Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2017 21:23:31 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tremendous strikes from Gustafsson!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Gustafsson breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko hooks Gustafsson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexander Gustafsson manages to kick Fedor away and scrambles on top!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Fedor is doing a great job covering himself up.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! Fedor doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gustafsson breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Gustafsson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Gustafsson tries to open up Fedor with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Fedor blocks a few elbows and now Alexander Gustafsson will have to look for another option here.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Gustafsson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Fedor Emelianenko caliber.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Hard blow to Gustafsson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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A solid combination from Alexander Gustafsson
connects with Fedor.
Nice punches from Alexander Gustafsson.
Fedor staggers backwards. Gustafsson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right cheek
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Gustafsson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko is in Gustafsson open guard now
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor tries to improve position.
Gustafsson adjusts and closes his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor breaks the closed guard of Alexander Gustafsson and moves to half guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Gustafsson breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Fedor Emelianenko's knows what to do here and blocks them
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fedor Emelianenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fedor Emelianenko doesn't defend himself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor suddenly holds Alexander Gustafsson's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Gustafsson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Gustafsson misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gustafsson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko sits high on Alexander Gustafsson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gustafsson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Gustafsson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fedor Emelianenko and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fedor and it cost him top position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (Armbar) at 2:09 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/24 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 27/45 (60%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Fedor gets it done. He still needs some fine-tuning though. Given his skills and overall, he should be able to dominate this fight. Fine tuned Fedor should dominate most.
Fedor Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tremendous strikes from Gustafsson!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Gustafsson breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Fedor doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko hooks Gustafsson's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexander Gustafsson manages to kick Fedor away and scrambles on top!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Fedor is doing a great job covering himself up.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! Fedor doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gustafsson breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Gustafsson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Gustafsson tries to open up Fedor with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Fedor blocks a few elbows and now Alexander Gustafsson will have to look for another option here.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Gustafsson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fedor's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Fedor Emelianenko caliber.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Fedor's ribs.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson doesn't want to free his opponent and Fedor continues in closed guard
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Hard blow to Gustafsson's mid-section, he seems hurt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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A solid combination from Alexander Gustafsson
connects with Fedor.
Nice punches from Alexander Gustafsson.
Fedor staggers backwards. Gustafsson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right cheek
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Fedor tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Fedor Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fedor is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fedor Emelianenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Gustafsson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko is in Gustafsson open guard now
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor tries to improve position.
Gustafsson adjusts and closes his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Fedor breaks the closed guard of Alexander Gustafsson and moves to half guard
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Gustafsson breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Gustafsson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gustafsson is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko storms over Gustafsson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fedor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gustafsson's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in open guard over Gustafsson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Fedor Emelianenko's knows what to do here and blocks them
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fedor Emelianenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fedor Emelianenko doesn't defend himself!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Alexander Gustafsson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Fedor's chin
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fedor with a double overhooks!
Fedor looks to be in very good shape.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor suddenly holds Alexander Gustafsson's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Gustafsson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Gustafsson misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gustafsson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Fedor Emelianenko sits high on Alexander Gustafsson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gustafsson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Gustafsson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Fedor Emelianenko and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Fedor and it cost him top position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Fedor Emelianenko appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (Armbar) at 2:09 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/24 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 27/45 (60%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 508 s
Fedor gets it done. He still needs some fine-tuning though. Given his skills and overall, he should be able to dominate this fight. Fine tuned Fedor should dominate most.