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Event:
HRL49
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Gustus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Victor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gustus tries to get to full guard but Victor has control of the leg.
Victor is looking to advance position but Gustus won't allow it.
Gustus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustus.#SUB#
Victor sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gustus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Victor paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gustus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rantang Gustus made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall is trying to control. Gustus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Gustus is defending well.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Gustus defends it. #SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus manages to get to full guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall passes Gustus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Gustus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustus. #T1##SUB#
Hall is working for a guillotine from mount but Gustus frees his head quite easily.
Gustus is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gustus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustus is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hall wants to take Gustus's back but he can't do it this time.
Gustus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Gustus tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Gustus is defending well.
#SUB#
Hall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gustus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HRL40
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Gustus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Rantang Gustus has been cut.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustus tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCoy as he avoids it easily.
Gustus misses with an uppercut.
Gustus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustus's head.
Gustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gustus! McCoy lets Gustus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gustus is rocked!
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rantang Gustus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustus.
Gustus swings widly with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
Gustus misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Gustus is in trouble here! McCoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Gillechriosd McCoy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustus wants to clinch.
Gustus with a poor takedown #KD2#
and McCoy counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustus! McCoy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustus to his feet! Gustus is in big trouble!
Gustus throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and McCoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
McCoy sends Gustus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCoy is motioning to the referee to let Gustus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Gustus is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rantang Gustus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Gustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy is working Gustus over against the cage.
McCoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow.
Gustus seems to have got his legs back now.
McCoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustus controls his hands.
Gustus can't get the takedown.
McCoy cracks Gustus with a nice body shot.
Gustus is breathing heavily.
McCoy lands a body punch. #T1#
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCoy.
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustus or not.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
Gustus prevents a body shot from McCoy.
McCoy tries to work over Gustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCoy working aggressively here.
A short right from McCoy.
McCoy has Gustus pushed against the cage.#TD#
Gustus wants the takedown. McCoy is fighting it off but Gustus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McCoy's guard against the cage.
McCoy trying to control the position here.
McCoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Gustus pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Gustus looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between McCoy's legs - danger averted.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
McCoy pulls Gustus in to control the position.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
McCoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCoy sizes up Gustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCoy lands a right hook to the body.
Gustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustus tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rantang Gustus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McCoy with a jab.
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Gustus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
McCoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McCoy is looking to control Gustus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCoy is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold.
McCoy moves into full guard.
#T1#
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gustus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCoy stacks Gustus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCoy!
McCoy trying to control the action but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy trying to control the position but Gustus is working away.
McCoy misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
McCoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustus, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McCoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustus is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Gustus manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustus really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy is trying to control. Gustus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gustus with the active half guard here but McCoy passes nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from McCoy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rantang Gustus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McCoy lands a jab.#TD#
Gustus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCoy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB#
Gustus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gustus is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well. #SUB#
Gustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCoy, who protects the arm well.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gustus moves nicely into side control.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Gustus working away.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gustus swings around for an armbar but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustus's guard.
McCoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCoy postures up in Gustus's guard and throws a big left but Gustus blocks it.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there. #T3#
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCoy controlling the action here.
Gustus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gustus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCoy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gustus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustus.
Gustus is being controlled here. #T4#
Let's hope that McCoy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustus is trying to improve his position.
McCoy taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gillechriosd McCoy.
I've got McCoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy took some time post fight to say the following; 'They said I was a one trick pony and wouldn't make it off The Island..... but here I am... back in gold where I belong!!!!'. |
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Event:
RISE 195: Popara vs Souza
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Hubble sizes up Gustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick by Gustus misses #TD2#
and Hubble counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hubble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gustus is pressing down on Hubble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hubble distracts Gustus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hubble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hubble is posturing up here but Gustus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hubble tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hubble has to tap! Slick submission there by Gustus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gustus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos's guard.#SUB2#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustus advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gustus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Gustus is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Santos regains half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Gustus from advancing position.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustus moves into full mount! Santos won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Gustus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Santos is on top in guard.
Gustus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Santos has passed into side control.
#T2#
Santos trying to control the position but Gustus is working away.
Gustus tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Santos trying to control the action but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustus is one step ahead there.
Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Santos keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Gustus postures up.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Gustus wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gustus is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well. #SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gustus actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rantang Gustus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Gustus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos trying to control but Gustus postures up.
Gustus wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is holding on to half guard well.
Santos tries to roll over but Gustus keeps him under control.#T1#
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Gustus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
Santos wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustus is one step ahead there.
Gustus stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Santos struggling a bit here.
Santos tries to bench press Gustus off him but Gustus keeps the position.
Santos wants to control but Gustus postures up.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gustus tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Gustus tries to move to mount but Santos blocks the move with his legs.
Santos wants to control but Gustus postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustus passes to side control. #SUB#
Gustus swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustus's guard.#SUB#
Gustus has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gustus is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gustus.
Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustus off to one side.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustus!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Santos decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustus trying to remain calm as Santos controls from the top position.
Gustus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Gustus's face as Santos controls the position.
Gustus is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
Gustus tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Gustus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustus regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Gustus's legs - danger averted.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Santos.
Gustus takes one to the chin there.
Gustus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Gustus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Michel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rantang Gustus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kape.
Kape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kape catches Gustus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kape scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Gustus. Those never looked like landing.
Gustus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Kape.
Kape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustus momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Gustus.
Kape feints and then cracks Gustus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustus down.
Kape lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Kape tenderised Gustus's leg. Gustus is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Kape rushes Gustus and presses him up against the cage.
Kape prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kape works on Gustus's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape pushes Gustus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape presses Gustus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow. #TD#
Gustus has clasped his hands together around Kape's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gustus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kape really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gustus has hold of Kape's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kape tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gustus cranks the arm and Kape screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kape, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Shakes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustus has Shakes up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Gustus pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Gustus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shakes escapes and throws Gustus's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (3) vs (0) Gustus
Gustus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Shakes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shakes prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus tries to bench press Shakes off him but Shakes keeps the position. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Shakes stalls from top position.
Gustus is looking to reverse the position.
Gustus is trying to escape the position but Shakes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shakes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gustus is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Gustus tries to bench press Shakes off him but Shakes keeps the position.
Gustus is being controlled here.
Gustus is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustus is looking to improve his position.
Gustus keeps trying to improve his position.
Shakes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustus tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.#T4#
Gustus is still trying to improve position.
Shakes is controlling the pace.
Shakes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (6) vs (0) Gustus
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shakes controlling from the full mount.
Gustus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Shakes (9) vs (0) Gustus#T5#
Gustus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shakes's guard. Nice work there by Gustus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (9) vs (2) Gustus
Shakes seems keen to control Gustus's posture.#SUB2#
Gustus has gone for a leg lock! Shakes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (11) vs (2) Gustus
Shakes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakes defends it easily.
Shakes passes Gustus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gustus tries to get to full guard but Shakes has control of the leg. #T6#
Shakes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (14) vs (2) Gustus
Shakes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gustus regains half guard.
Shakes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shakes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Gustus tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard.
Shakes controlling the action here.#T8##SUB2#
Gustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shakes pulls his head out easily.
Shakes is taking a breather. Gustus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shakes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard.
Shakes controlling the pace. #T9#
Gustus tries to roll over but Shakes keeps him under control.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard but Shakes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (17) vs (2) Gustus
Gustus can't escape the position.
Shakes moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Shakes (20) vs (2) Gustus
I would not like to be Gustus right now.
#T10#
Gustus tries to roll but Shakes sticks to his back.
Gustus turns into Shakes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (20) vs (4) Gustus
Shakes pulls Gustus in close to prevent any damage.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Shakes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shakes pulls Gustus in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shakes is keeping the position for now.
Gustus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (20) vs (7) Gustus#SUB2#
Gustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shakes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shakes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shakes (22) vs (7) Gustus#T12#
Gustus wants to improve his position but Shakes is controlling well.
Shakes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shakes prevents Gustus from improving his position.
Shakes controlling the action here.#T13#
Gustus tries to get to full guard but Shakes has control of the leg.
Gustus wants to get back to full guard but Shakes has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shakes (25) vs (7) Gustus
Shakes controlling his opponent.
Shakes fails to take his opponent's back.
Gustus is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Shakes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gustus stops Shakes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shakes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustus is looking to escape.
Gustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shakes wants to take his opponent's back but Gustus doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shakes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustus tries to reverse the position but Shakes maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakes takes the fight on points by 25 to 7.
After winning the bout, Marcus Shakes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rantang Gustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mathieu David!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from David enables Gustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. David manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gustus (2) vs (0) David
David tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustus is looking to advance position but David has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gustus (2) vs (4) David
David trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustus regains half guard.
Gustus regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.#SUB#
Gustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
David sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gustus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! David paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gustus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
RISE 164
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Gustus tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Rantang Gustus has been cut.
Gustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustus. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher slips under a jab from Gustus.
Gustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fisher is fending him off so far but Gustus persists. Nope, Fisher circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Gustus tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustus throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher counters with a big right hand! Oh Gustus is in trouble here! Fisher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fisher!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Fisher thanked New Standard for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustus as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Gustus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Breaker drives through with a takedown into Gustus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a triangle but Breaker pushes his legs off easily.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Gustus looking to control.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gustus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus working a defensive guard here.
Gustus keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass. #T1#
Breaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustus wants to sweep here but Breaker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Breaker landing strikes.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breaker looks up at the clock and then as Gustus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Breaker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gustus is looking for a sweep.
Gustus wants to control but Breaker postures up.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Breaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustus has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breaker but great work by Gustus.
Gustus throws an elbow but Breaker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gustus trying to control the position but Breaker is working away.
Breaker is trying to improve his position.
Gustus wants to take a breather but Breaker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gustus. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Gustus pushes his legs off easily.
Breaker looking to control.
Breaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Gustus from controlling successfully.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gustus is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gustus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Breaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ankle Breaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Breaker ducks under a wild hook from Gustus.
Ankle Breaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Gustus closes the distance and pushes Breaker back into the cage.
Breaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Gustus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Breaker tries to stall but Gustus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Gustus gets control of Breaker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gustus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker preventing the sweep.
Gustus is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Breaker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
Gustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustus, not yet.
Gustus is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Gustus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Gustus is trying to keep Breaker in close.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Breaker passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Breaker has an Americana. Gustus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Breaker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Breaker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ankle Breaker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ankle Breaker waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TD19
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Bandolero throws a shot to the body.
Gustus dives in and grabs Bandolero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bandolero pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bandolero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandolero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandolero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandolero.
Gustus shoots in and drives through. Bandolero sprawls well.
Gustus darts in looking for a takedown but Bandolero gets double underhooks and turns Gustus into the cage.
Giacomo Bandolero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rantang Gustus.#TD2#
Gustus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bandolero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bandolero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandolero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
It looks like Gustus might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandolero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus pushing down on Bandolero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandolero has a hand on Gustus's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gustus takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gustus lands a couple of good shots and Bandolero has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandolero trying to control the hands but Gustus breaks the grip.
Gustus is hanging on to Bandolero's back as he tries to escape.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB2#
Gustus looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Bandolero right now.
#SUB2#
Bandolero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gustus's arms. #SUB2#
Gustus is looking for the choke from the back position but Bandolero is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gustus tightening his grip on Bandolero, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Bandolero as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Gustus!
Bandolero prevents Gustus from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for the RNC.
Bandolero wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gustus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandolero defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Gustus working for a choke but Bandolero is defending well.
Bandolero tries to roll but Gustus sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Gustus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Gustus has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bandolero is in real trouble here. Gustus gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bandolero is tapping out! Gustus wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gustus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustus misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gustus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1##SUB#
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustus looking to control.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Gustus is keeping the position.
Gustus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Gustus.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustus wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustus is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Gustus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santos to the ground. Gustus is now in Santos's guard.#T4#
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Gustus is looking to advance position but Santos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Santos scores with a jab.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Gustus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos controls Gustus momentarily but Gustus frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Santos wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
Santos won't allow Gustus to sweep him here.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Gustus wants to improve his position but instead Santos has moved into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Gustus is a slippery customer.
Gustus trying to control from the bottom.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustus trying to hold on to Santos's head to control him but Santos postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gustus fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gustus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gustus lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustus fails with the takedown.
Gustus tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Gustus with that takedown attempt.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Santos stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Gustus on that attempt.
Gustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos tests Gustus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Santos.
Santos cracks Gustus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Santos scores with a jab.
Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gustus doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustus has his takedown stuffed
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Santos as Gustus shoots in.
Santos throws out a counter right but Gustus avoids it with no problem.
Gustus tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustus dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gustus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Gustus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gustus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Santos trying to control here.
Gustus is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.#T1#
Santos pushes Gustus off looking to stand but Gustus dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gustus is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Gustus is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustus shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.#TD#
Gustus feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Gustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Santos has his foot on Gustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Gustus from controlling successfully.
Gustus stops Santos from standing up.
Gustus trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Gustus prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustus wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gustus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.#T4#
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Santos trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rantang Gustus.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Gustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustus slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustus.
#T1##SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold.
Gustus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus throwing shots but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Gustus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Gustus sits in half guard.
Gustus wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro manages to get to full guard.
Gustus trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustus wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus advances position into side control!
Gustus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ribeiro!
Gustus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away. #SUB#
Gustus has control of Ribeiro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ribeiro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches up with Gustus and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Gustus tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustus drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gustus is pushing Ribeiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Gustus pulls guard successfully.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gustus working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Gustus looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Gustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gustus looking to control.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Gustus keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Gustus is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ribeiro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gustus's body to avoid the submission. Gustus has instead reached around Ribeiro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gustus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 198
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustus throws a low kick but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range easily.
Iwaga Genochin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustus shoots in and drives through. Iwaga Genochin sprawls well.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Gustus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustus drops his hands momentarily and Iwaga Genochin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustus doesn't seem bothered though.
Iwaga Genochin throws a low kick, looking for Gustus's leg but Gustus calmly moves out of range.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to chop away at Gustus's legs.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iwaga Genochin dips to his left and cracks Gustus with an uppercut!
Iwaga Genochin lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwaga Genochin with a nice calf kick.
Iwaga Genochin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Gustus drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Gustus stops Iwaga Genochin from standing up.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwaga Genochin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus throwing strikes from guard but Iwaga Genochin blocks nicely.
Iwaga Genochin has his hands on Gustus's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iwaga Genochin is keeping the position for now.
Iwaga Genochin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwaga Genochin keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to stand up but Gustus isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustus darts in looking for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin gets double underhooks and turns Gustus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well. He's pushed Gustus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iwaga Genochin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustus dives in and grabs Iwaga Genochin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iwaga Genochin pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
Gustus with a poor takedown
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Iwaga Genochin.#T3#
Nice cross by Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iwaga Genochin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwaga Genochin. #TD#
Gustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iwaga Genochin kicks off Gustus and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iwaga Genochin defends well and Gustus ends up having to push Iwaga Genochin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwaga Genochin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iwaga Genochin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gustus has time to react.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Gustus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin avoids it really well and circles away.
Iwaga Genochin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Iwaga Genochin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gustus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus tries to land a body kick
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustus darts in trying to clinch
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustus has his takedown stuffed
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iwaga Genochin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustus is looking to counter the offense by Iwaga Genochin and move into the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick that knocks Gustus off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwaga Genochin lands a front kick.
Gustus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwaga Genochin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gustus ducks right into an uppercut from Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Gustus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iwaga Genochin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwaga Genochin tries to escape but Gustus is in control.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his opponent close.
Gustus is looking to take a break and control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus grinds an elbow into Iwaga Genochin's temple.
Iwaga Genochin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Gustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iwaga Genochin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustus wants to control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustus taking a break here but Iwaga Genochin is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwaga Genochin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iwaga Genochin tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
Gustus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustus.
Gustus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustus. #T3#
Iwaga Genochin gets full guard.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin has his foot on Gustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwaga Genochin is retaining full guard.
Gustus postures up in Iwaga Genochin's guard and throws a big left but Iwaga Genochin blocks it. #SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gustus trying to control but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iwaga Genochin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustus.
Gustus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Iwaga Genochin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well. He's pushed Gustus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iwaga Genochin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iwaga Genochin lunges at Gustus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustus's hand.
Gustus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwaga Genochin stuffs the takedown.
Gustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iwaga Genochin defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwaga Genochin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustus. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gustus dives in for a single leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustus jumps guard but Iwaga Genochin stands there with Gustus around his waist. Gustus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin has had enough of the clinch but Gustus keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iwaga Genochin defends well and Gustus ends up having to push Iwaga Genochin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gustus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to his feet.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustus is thwarting Iwaga Genochin's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iwaga Genochin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustus.
Iwaga Genochin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustus is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Iwaga Genochin tries to kick Gustus off but Gustus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura here.
Gustus works his way into side control.
Iwaga Genochin is looking for a sweep.
Gustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iwaga Genochin keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gustus trying to control the action but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to get back to half guard.
Iwaga Genochin manages to get back to half guard.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iwaga Genochin is refusing to be controlled, as Gustus sits in half guard. #T3#
Iwaga Genochin is trying to stand up here but Gustus is controlling him well.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gustus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Iwaga Genochin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to his feet.
Iwaga Genochin is refusing to be controlled, as Gustus sits in half guard. #T4#
Iwaga Genochin pushes Gustus off looking to stand but Gustus dives back in and keeps control.
Iwaga Genochin keeping control of the position.
Gustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Gustus is trying to work for a kimura but Iwaga Genochin is defending well.
Gustus trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gustus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustus looks to land a strike but Iwaga Genochin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rantang Gustus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iwaga Genochin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Tracks throws a right hand that Gustus ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustus also avoids with ease.
Gustus tries to counter with a takedown but Tracks is quick to defend against it.
Gustus throws a right hand that misses
and Tracks counters with a good low kick that Gustus was not able to check.
Gustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tracks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tracks counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Gustus moves into the clinch.
Tracks is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustus has double underhooks. #TD#
Gustus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tracks regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tracks is trying to keep Gustus in close.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tracks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gustus drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gustus as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tracks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gustus! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rantang Gustus!
A relieved looking Rantang Gustus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
McLennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustus doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
McLennon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from McLennon.
McLennon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gustus backwards.
A knee to the head by McLennon.
A short left from McLennon.
McLennon misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gustus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLennon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gustus sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Gustus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustus throwing strikes but missing.
McLennon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gustus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
McLennon is letting Gustus control him for a moment. #SUB#
Gustus is working to tighten his grip on McLennon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McLennon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gustus is really squeezing tight and eventually McLennon passes out! Gustus breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Erminus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gustus.
Gustus throws a leg kick
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
Erminus scores with a nice strike.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Erminus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Gustus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Erminus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Erminus defends well.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Erminus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erminus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Gustus trying to control the position here.
Erminus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erminus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erminus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erminus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erminus throws out a powerful jab.
Erminus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Erminus throws a chopping leg kick but Gustus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Gustus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Erminus!
Erminus wants to control but Gustus postures up.#SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustus is trying to move to mount but Erminus reverses beautifully and ends up in Gustus's guard. #T3#
Gustus wants to sweep here but Erminus controlling him for the moment.
Gustus wants to control but Erminus passes easily into half guard.
Erminus controlling the action here. #SUB#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erminus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustus, not yet. #SUB#
Gustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Erminus lands a couple of elbows.
Erminus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gustus working for a triangle but Erminus defends it easily.
Erminus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Gustus moves into the clinch.
Gustus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustus prevents Erminus from breaking the clinch.
Erminus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Erminus stalling in the clinch but Gustus improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus throws a punch but it's blocked by Erminus.
Gustus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Erminus after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Erminus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustus misses with a body punch
and Erminus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gustus misses with a hook
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erminus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Gustus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Erminus has his hands on Gustus's head, controlling the position.
Gustus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Erminus is retaining full guard.
Gustus trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Erminus is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erminus's guard.
Gustus wants to take a breather but Erminus is having none of it.
Erminus wants to get back to full guard.
Erminus controlling the position well.
Erminus is not content to let Gustus control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Gustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erminus misses with a low kick.
Gustus walks into a stiff left hand from Erminus.
Gustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erminus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Erminus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Gustus instigates a clinch.
Erminus wants to break free but Gustus has control.
Erminus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##TD#
Gustus has clasped his hands together around Erminus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Erminus wants to control but Gustus postures up.
Gustus is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erminus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustus tries to move to mount but Erminus blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus regains half guard.
Gustus is trying to control. Erminus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rantang Gustus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gustus misses with a jab to the body
letting Erminus counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gustus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Erminus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustus is in Erminus's guard.
Erminus wants to control the position but Gustus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Erminus wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustus tries to pass to full mount but Erminus defends it.
Gustus prevents Erminus from improving his position.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus trying to control from half guard but Erminus is working away. #T1#
Erminus tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Erminus is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold.
Gustus thows a huge punch but Erminus dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustus stalling away here and it's allowed Erminus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gustus is stalling in the full guard.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erminus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Erminus can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erminus, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Gustus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erminus tries to improve position but can't.
Erminus wants to control but Gustus postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Gustus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gustus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erminus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus wants to control but Erminus is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Erminus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustus doesn't seem phased though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Erminus counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Erminus counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rantang Gustus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Jetmir Erminus!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jetmir Erminus!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rantang Gustus!
Jetmir Erminus wins by split decision!
Jetmir Erminus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens
Date: Jun 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gustus as Costa shoots in.
Costa blocks a low kick nicely.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Gustus shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa.
Gustus tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gustus parries the strikes from Costa easily there. Costa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gustus to escape.
Costa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Costa working the ground and pound but Gustus is defending the strikes.
Costa is trying to ground and pound but Gustus uses the momentary lack of control by Costa to regain half guard.
Gustus controlling the position for now.
Costa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustus taking some punishment here, with Costa in his half guard. #T1#
Gustus manages to get to full guard.
Costa postures up and lands a big shot to Gustus's brow.
Costa advances position into side control!
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but Costa keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustus sneaks back into half guard.
Gustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa is thwarting Gustus's attempts to control the position.
Costa is keen to just control but Gustus is a slippery customer.
Gustus is trying to control but can't.
Costa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gustus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gustus has his foot on Costa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Costa works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costa.
Costa is in close to Gustus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Gustus drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Gustus off! Gustus jumps back into Costa's guard.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
Gustus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Costa working a defensive guard but Gustus manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3##SUB2#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustus trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gustus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Costa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustus tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa tries to bench press Gustus off him but Gustus keeps the position. #T4#
Costa is trying to control Gustus's posture but Gustus avoids it.
Costa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Costa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Costa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Gustus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Costa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Costa tries to bench press Gustus off him but Gustus keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa is trying to control Gustus's posture but Gustus avoids it.
Costa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gustus tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Costa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Costa slips under a jab from Gustus.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Costa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gustus tries to buck Costa off but Costa is having none of it.
Costa lands a few punches from side control.
Costa landing a few strikes.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa landing a few strikes.
Costa cracks Gustus with a big elbow.
Gustus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Costa off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustus gets his hands free as Costa looks to control. #SUB2#
Gustus looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Costa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Gustus keeps control of the position as Costa tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Gustus working for the choke.
Costa avoids the strikes from Gustus.
Gustus avoiding Costa 's attempts to control his hands.
Gustus is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Gustus controlling the position well here. Costa rolled but Gustus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gustus avoiding Costa 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Gustus tries to keep control of the position but Costa is staying busy.
Costa tries to break free.
Costa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Costa showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Costa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gustus's arms. #SUB2#
Gustus tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
Costa trying to control the hands but Gustus breaks the grip.
Costa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gustus.
#SUB2#
Gustus is cranking Costa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Costa! He's tightened the choke and Costa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 77 Sergius vs Baddock
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Gustus instigates a clinch.
Snake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake blocks a body shot from Gustus.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snake's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snake's elbow.
Gustus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snake trying to stall but Gustus improves his position.
Gustus misses with some punches.
#T1#
Snake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snake working hard to break the clinch.
Gustus has Snake pressed against the ropes, preventing Snake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustus as Snake tries to tie him up.
Snake blocking some punches.
Snake taking a breather.
Gustus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snake has had enough of the clinch but Gustus keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustus wants to break free but Snake has control.
Gustus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snake pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Gustus misses.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snake counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustus misses the body punch
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Gustus pushes Snake up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gustus struggles to land a body shot inside as Snake controls his hands.
Snake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snake. #T3#
Gustus has Snake pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Snake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snake blocks a body shot from Gustus.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustus throws a head punch that misses.
Gustus tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Gustus back against the ropes.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snake blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gustus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gustus tries to circle away but Snake has him pinned against the ropes.
Snake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustus misses with a body punch.
Gustus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snake prevents Gustus from breaking the clinch.
Gustus wants to get back to striking at distance but Snake won't allow it.
#TD#
Gustus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gustus wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus dominated that round.
That's time! Gustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gustus throws a body punch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Snake moves out of range of the body kick from Gustus.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Snake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustus throws a body punch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gustus blocks it well.
Gustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Gustus has closed the distance and engaged Snake in a clinch.
Snake taking a breather.
Gustus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Snake blocks a body shot from Gustus.
Snake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustus is keeping busy.
Gustus tries a body shot but Snake blocks it.
#TD#
Gustus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gustus trying to work for an americana but Snake has managed to regain full guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustus wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gustus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustus has Snake in his guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustus is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Gustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's guard.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
Snake wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy.
Snake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustus. #T3##SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Gustus is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snake to regain full guard.
Gustus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gustus is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustus to get the leverage.
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snake controlling the position for now.
Gustus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustus works his way into side control.
Gustus controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gustus shoots in and gets a takedown into Snake's guard.
Gustus postures up.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Snake has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Gustus throws an elbow that misses. Snake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustus's guard. Nice move by Snake!#REVB#
Snake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Snake is sitting in close to Gustus's body. Gustus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Snake is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Snake is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
A relieved looking Rantang Gustus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustus just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Gustus moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Gustus pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Gustus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Spades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gustus pushes a forearm under Of Spades's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Of Spades is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rantang Gustus!
Our winner, Rantang Gustus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
VFC 54 Blood in the Water
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustus swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cyrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyrus ducks under a wild hook from Gustus.
Cyrus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustus sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustus is defended easily by Cyrus.
Nice takedown defense from Gustus. No joy for Cyrus on that attempt.
Cyrus throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Gustus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cyrus's guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyrus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cyrus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between Cyrus's legs - danger averted.
Cyrus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyrus is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gustus advances position into side control!
Cyrus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gustus has hold of Cyrus's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cyrus tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gustus cranks the arm and Cyrus screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cyrus, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rantang Gustus!
An out of breath Rantang Gustus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VFC 43 You Bleed For This
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Dustice tries to clinch but Gustus moves out of range.
Dustice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gustus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dustice closes the distance but Gustus moves to the side #TD#
and Gustus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dustice pushes Gustus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dustice stalks Gustus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gustus's face. Gustus staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gustus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustus throws a poor cross that misses
and Dustice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Willie Dustice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Gustus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dustice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustus is in Dustice's guard.
Dustice tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dustice being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Dustice wants to get back to his feet but Gustus passes into half guard.
Well, if Gustus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustus passes to side control. #SUB#
Gustus tries for a kimura but Dustice is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Dustice is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gustus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gustus controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gustus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Gustus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dustice is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
VFC 21 Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustus misses with a jab to the body
and Antetokounmpo counters with a series of strikes. Gustus will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Gustus. #CL2#
Gustus closes the distance and clinches.
Antetokounmpo blocking some punches.
Gustus gets underhooks to prevent Antetokounmpo's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustus.
Gustus can't find room to land a body shot as Antetokounmpo controls the action.
Gustus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Antetokounmpo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustus walks away with a smile on his face. Antetokounmpo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Antetokounmpo both land. Nice combination.
Gustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a left and a right that stings Gustus.
Gustus misses with a low kick as Antetokounmpo jumps back.#TD2#
Gustus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antetokounmpo's half guard.
Antetokounmpo lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T1#
Antetokounmpo manages to get to full guard.
Gustus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Antetokounmpo trying to control the position.
Antetokounmpo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gustus trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Antetokounmpo trying to hold on to Gustus's head to control him but Gustus postures up.
Antetokounmpo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gustus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gustus mounts Antetokounmpo! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antetokounmpo tries to hold on but Gustus pushes him away. #T3#
Gustus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gustus has hold of Antetokounmpo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Antetokounmpo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gustus controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Gustus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Antetokounmpo is on top in guard.
Antetokounmpo trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Antetokounmpo stopping the sweep attempt from Gustus.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustus can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Antetokounmpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antetokounmpo is one step ahead there.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here momentarily.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rantang Gustus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Antetokounmpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustus.
Gustus wants to counter with a clinch but Antetokounmpo pushes him away.
Antetokounmpo's corner calls for a 1-2. Antetokounmpo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustus thinking.
Gustus misses with a wild body shot.
Antetokounmpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustus.
Antetokounmpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustus's head.#TD2#
Gustus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Gustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Antetokounmpo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustus but great work by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but Antetokounmpo keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustus sneaks back into half guard.
Gustus tries to roll over but Antetokounmpo keeps him under control.
Rantang Gustus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Gustus wants to improve his position but Antetokounmpo is controlling well.
Gustus is positioning himself well to prevent Antetokounmpo advancing to mount.
Gustus tries to roll over but Antetokounmpo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gustus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustus controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustus has his foot on Antetokounmpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antetokounmpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustus seems keen to control Antetokounmpo's posture.
Gustus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Antetokounmpo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antetokounmpo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Antetokounmpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antetokounmpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antetokounmpo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Gustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustus is looking to advance position but Antetokounmpo won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antetokounmpo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Antetokounmpo shoots in and drives through. Gustus sprawls well.#TD2#
Gustus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustus advances to full mount.
Antetokounmpo tries to reverse the position but Gustus maintains control.
Gustus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Antetokounmpo has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Gustus tightening his grip on Antetokounmpo, looking for the choke.
Gustus controlling well, preventing Antetokounmpo from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gustus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Antetokounmpo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Antetokounmpo for a finish. #T1##SUB2#
Gustus looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Antetokounmpo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus! |
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