Post by The Sandmen on Nov 7, 2012 15:27:40 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Bas Rutten looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bas Rutten is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Bas Rutten touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bas Rutten seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Gustafsson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits El Guapo's chin like a wrecking ball! El Guapo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Gustafsson to try something else.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson steps back and allows El Guapo to get back to his feet.
Bas Rutten is on his feet again.
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Bas Rutten looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gustafsson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gustafsson spins out, but Bas Rutten was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gustafsson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
El Guapo is connecting with a few punches
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount
Gustafsson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Gustafsson's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten tries to turn away and scramble out. Alexander Gustafsson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Bas Rutten spins out and gets back to his feet.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Gustafsson slips out. El Guapo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his arm
That Triangle to Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
El Guapo moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Bas Rutten is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Gustafsson and pushes him away!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
El Guapo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo tries to fight back with his feet and Gustafsson just needs another plan now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
El Guapo tries to hit Alexander Gustafsson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gustafsson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson cartwheels towards El Guapo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Bas Rutten.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
The punches go wide.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Bas Rutten moves to half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Bas Rutten, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Gustafsson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
El Guapo sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Bas Rutten blocks and steps away.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to cut off El Guapo with punches
El Guapo reels from the strikes.
El Guapo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gustafsson!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on El Guapo's chin!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Chin
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on El Guapo's chin! That stops El Guapo in his tracks!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gustafsson's chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten circles around Gustafsson
El Guapo moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten slightly pushes Gustafsson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by El Guapo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bas Rutten is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gustafsson
El Guapo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexander Gustafsson
well done Gustafsson falls hard on the mat
El Guapo is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten creates space and allows Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
El Guapo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
El Guapo steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bas Rutten hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
El Guapo 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.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
El Guapo pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bas Rutten aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
Good job by Gustafsson blocking and slipping the blows.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bas Rutten tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson can't prevent his opponent from passing. El Guapo looks to work from half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Gustafsson put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Gustafsson
El Guapo is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bas Rutten!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Gustafsson's moves on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Bas Rutten gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits El Guapo's chin like a wrecking ball! El Guapo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
El Guapo is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten struggles a bit before breaking Gustafsson's attemp of grappling
Shovel hook by Alexander Gustafsson
tags El Guapo.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of El Guapo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! El Guapo is wobbling!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten throws a combo
Alexander Gustafsson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! El Guapo swings again, only to get countered once more! El Guapo is looking bad here!
El Guapo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gustafsson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! El Guapo doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
El Guapo is covering himself! Gustafsson tries to force the situation and El Guapo clumsily gives his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills El Guapo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gustafsson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson charges at El Guapo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! El Guapo is rocked!
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes El Guapo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Gustafsson is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Alexander Gustafsson has left El Guapo staggered! Alexander Gustafsson should try push forward now and finish this!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson goes for an americana!
El Guapo breaks free.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling El Guapo from the side mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to El Guapo's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gustafsson is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to get a hook in!
El Guapo rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg...
Alexander Gustafsson uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Gustafsson uses his strength to keep Gustafsson at a disadvantage
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bas Rutten shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Bas Rutten breaks that americana attempt!
Gustafsson misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Gustafsson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Bas Rutten. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Bas Rutten.
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Round 4
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
El Guapo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Gustafsson is coming in again!
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Gustafsson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Bas Rutten launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to take Bas Rutten to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! El Guapo is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
El Guapo is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Bas Rutten
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
El Guapo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Gustafsson is coming in again!
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
El Guapo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
El Guapo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gustafsson's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten has seen better days.
El Guapo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gustafsson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson was tooling Bas Rutten for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bas Rutten lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Alexander Gustafsson! El Guapo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
El Guapo's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by TKO (GnP) at 4:56 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 28/36 (78%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/30 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 714 s
This was a great fight for Gusty. He got controlled. He got beaten. He had the fight taken to him. And he survived. And he came back. Strong. And he finished an experienced, TOUGH vet like Bas Rutten. Seriously, thats massive damage absorption.
Bas Rutten looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bas Rutten is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Bas Rutten touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bas Rutten seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Gustafsson! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
El Guapo throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits El Guapo's chin like a wrecking ball! El Guapo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Gustafsson to try something else.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Bas Rutten tries to take advantage...
Bas Rutten kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson steps back and allows El Guapo to get back to his feet.
Bas Rutten is on his feet again.
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Bas Rutten looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gustafsson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gustafsson spins out, but Bas Rutten was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gustafsson is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
El Guapo is connecting with a few punches
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount
Gustafsson's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Gustafsson's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten tries to turn away and scramble out. Alexander Gustafsson takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Bas Rutten spins out and gets back to his feet.
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Gustafsson slips out. El Guapo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his arm
That Triangle to Armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Alexander Gustafsson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
El Guapo moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Bas Rutten is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Gustafsson and pushes him away!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
El Guapo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo tries to fight back with his feet and Gustafsson just needs another plan now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
El Guapo tries to hit Alexander Gustafsson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gustafsson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson cartwheels towards El Guapo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Bas Rutten.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
The punches go wide.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Bas Rutten moves to half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Bas Rutten, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Gustafsson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
El Guapo sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Bas Rutten blocks and steps away.
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to cut off El Guapo with punches
El Guapo reels from the strikes.
El Guapo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gustafsson!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on El Guapo's chin!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Chin
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on El Guapo's chin! That stops El Guapo in his tracks!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gustafsson's chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten circles around Gustafsson
El Guapo moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bas Rutten slightly pushes Gustafsson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
El Guapo decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by El Guapo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bas Rutten is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gustafsson
El Guapo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Bas Rutten tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Alexander Gustafsson
well done Gustafsson falls hard on the mat
El Guapo is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten creates space and allows Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
El Guapo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
El Guapo steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
El Guapo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bas Rutten hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
El Guapo 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.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
El Guapo pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bas Rutten aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
Good job by Gustafsson blocking and slipping the blows.
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bas Rutten tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson can't prevent his opponent from passing. El Guapo looks to work from half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to El Guapo's cheek from the guard.
Bas Rutten uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Gustafsson put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Gustafsson
El Guapo is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bas Rutten!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Gustafsson's moves on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Bas Rutten gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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.
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits El Guapo's chin like a wrecking ball! El Guapo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
El Guapo is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Bas Rutten struggles a bit before breaking Gustafsson's attemp of grappling
Shovel hook by Alexander Gustafsson
tags El Guapo.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of El Guapo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! El Guapo is wobbling!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten throws a combo
Alexander Gustafsson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! El Guapo swings again, only to get countered once more! El Guapo is looking bad here!
El Guapo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Gustafsson viciously slams hammer blows to El Guapo's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gustafsson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! El Guapo doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
El Guapo is covering himself! Gustafsson tries to force the situation and El Guapo clumsily gives his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills El Guapo manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Gustafsson
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson charges at El Guapo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! El Guapo is rocked!
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes El Guapo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Gustafsson is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Alexander Gustafsson has left El Guapo staggered! Alexander Gustafsson should try push forward now and finish this!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
El Guapo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson goes for an americana!
El Guapo breaks free.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling El Guapo from the side mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to El Guapo's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Not a desiderable position that El Guapo is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
El Guapo has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gustafsson is unable to move under El Guapo control.
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to get a hook in!
El Guapo rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg...
Alexander Gustafsson uses some of his skill by jumping out of El Guapo's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Gustafsson uses his strength to keep Gustafsson at a disadvantage
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo breaks the lock showing some skills...
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bas Rutten shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Bas Rutten breaks that americana attempt!
Gustafsson misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Gustafsson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gustafsson steps backwards away from Bas Rutten. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Bas Rutten.
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Round 4
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
El Guapo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Gustafsson is coming in again!
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Gustafsson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Bas Rutten launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to take Bas Rutten to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! El Guapo is with is back on the ground now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches El Guapo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
El Guapo is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Bas Rutten
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
El Guapo stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Gustafsson is coming in again!
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Bas Rutten's punches
El Guapo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
El Guapo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gustafsson's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten has seen better days.
El Guapo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gustafsson goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gustafsson is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over El Guapo
Gustafsson tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Alexander Gustafsson was tooling Bas Rutten for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bas Rutten lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
Gustafsson leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Forehead
Gustafsson is in rear mount over El Guapo
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Bas Rutten's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Alexander Gustafsson! El Guapo seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
El Guapo's Nose is beginning to swell
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by TKO (GnP) at 4:56 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 28/36 (78%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/30 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 714 s
This was a great fight for Gusty. He got controlled. He got beaten. He had the fight taken to him. And he survived. And he came back. Strong. And he finished an experienced, TOUGH vet like Bas Rutten. Seriously, thats massive damage absorption.