Post by The Sandmen on Nov 15, 2013 23:49:37 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Houston Alexander raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexander is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Gustafsson moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Alexander, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alexander's ribs.
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Houston Alexander embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gustafsson who put distance between them
1:03 Round 1 and Alexander is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexander is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gustafsson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alexander spins out, but Alexander Gustafsson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alexander is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Houston Alexander opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson fights back with his feet, forcing Alexander to try something else.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Gustafsson put Houston Alexander in closed guard.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Houston Alexander uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Alexander's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alexander's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Alexander Gustafsson blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Gustafsson is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Houston Alexander tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Gustafsson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Gustafsson controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Gustafsson tries to open up Alexander with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alexander is trying to block them with his hands...
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Houston Alexander tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Houston Alexander manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Houston Alexander looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Houston Alexander slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson chases Alexander and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Alexander steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alexander with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brutal combination from Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Alexander follows Alexander Gustafsson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alexander needs to stop playing Alexander Gustafsson's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson spins around suddenly...
Houston Alexander ducks under and that just passes over his head.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
Houston Alexander's reflexes save him!
Alexander tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Houston Alexander slightly pushes Gustafsson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alexander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Gustafsson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alexander from the ground!
Alexander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gustafsson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Gustafsson's cheek! Gustafsson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Gustafsson checks that kick!
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Alexander's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Alexander Gustafsson blocks and steps away.
Gustafsson fires low kicks
punishing Alexander's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gustafsson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander!
Nice move by Gustafsson who clinches and pushes Alexander against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Alexander's face while in the clinch!
Alexander can't take many more shots like those!
Alexander's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Alexander into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's chin with an uppercut while Alexander lands some great crosses.
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Gustafsson!
You can see Houston Alexander's head being snapped backwards!
Alexander Gustafsson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gustafsson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch to Houston Alexander ribs and the tries to trip him
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Not a desiderable position that Alexander is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gustafsson tries to escape from closed guard...
Gustafsson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alexander.
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Round 3
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Alexander jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gustafsson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nice punches from Alexander Gustafsson.
Alexander staggers backwards. Gustafsson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Houston Alexander and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Houston Alexander is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Alexander Gustafsson who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Alexander is eating those punches!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Alexander's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Alexander into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left cheek
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
It looks like Alexander was hit by a bus!
Alexander's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Oh! Down goes Alexander! Alexander Gustafsson knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Alexander Gustafsson really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (Punches) at 1:55 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 286 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 241 s
A good fight. These two gents went to Gown Town on each other, with a back and forth marathon of heavy damage. I think a smidge more stamina from Gustafsson was the difference maker and he took a slight edge, then a hard edge. Then just plan Adam Copeland Edge.
Houston Alexander raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexander is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Gustafsson moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Alexander, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alexander's ribs.
Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Gustafsson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Houston Alexander embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Gustafsson who put distance between them
1:03 Round 1 and Alexander is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexander is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gustafsson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Houston Alexander in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to half guard.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alexander spins out, but Alexander Gustafsson was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alexander is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Houston Alexander opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson fights back with his feet, forcing Alexander to try something else.
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Gustafsson put Houston Alexander in closed guard.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Houston Alexander uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson 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 Alexander's moves.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Alexander's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alexander's side.
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
Houston Alexander is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Alexander Gustafsson blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Gustafsson is holding Houston Alexander's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Houston Alexander...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Houston Alexander tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Gustafsson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Gustafsson controls the situation despite Houston Alexander efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Gustafsson tries to open up Alexander with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alexander is trying to block them with his hands...
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Houston Alexander
Alexander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Houston Alexander is in half guard over Gustafsson
Houston Alexander tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Houston Alexander manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Houston Alexander is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Houston Alexander looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Houston Alexander slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Houston Alexander is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Alexander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alexander tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson chases Alexander and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Alexander steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Alexander decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alexander with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Brutal combination from Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Alexander follows Alexander Gustafsson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alexander needs to stop playing Alexander Gustafsson's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson spins around suddenly...
Houston Alexander ducks under and that just passes over his head.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
Houston Alexander's reflexes save him!
Alexander tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Houston Alexander slightly pushes Gustafsson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alexander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Gustafsson dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alexander from the ground!
Alexander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Houston Alexander launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gustafsson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Gustafsson's cheek! Gustafsson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Gustafsson checks that kick!
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Alexander's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Gustafsson kicks his legs trying to keep Houston Alexander away.
Houston Alexander takes a kick to the body.
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alexander is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to hit Houston Alexander with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alexander steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Houston Alexander tries a middle kick
Alexander Gustafsson blocks and steps away.
Gustafsson fires low kicks
punishing Alexander's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gustafsson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander!
Nice move by Gustafsson who clinches and pushes Alexander against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Alexander's face while in the clinch!
Alexander can't take many more shots like those!
Alexander's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Alexander into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Houston Alexander's punches
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Alexander's chin with an uppercut while Alexander lands some great crosses.
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Gustafsson!
You can see Houston Alexander's head being snapped backwards!
Alexander Gustafsson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gustafsson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch to Houston Alexander ribs and the tries to trip him
Houston Alexander loses balance and goes to the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Alexander
Not a desiderable position that Alexander is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gustafsson tries to escape from closed guard...
Gustafsson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Alexander
Houston Alexander attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Alexander.
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Round 3
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Alexander jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gustafsson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nice punches from Alexander Gustafsson.
Alexander staggers backwards. Gustafsson wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Houston Alexander and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Houston Alexander
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Houston Alexander is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Alexander Gustafsson who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Houston Alexander gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Alexander is eating those punches!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Houston Alexander against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Alexander's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson slightly pushes Alexander into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Houston Alexander's Left cheek
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
It looks like Alexander was hit by a bus!
Alexander's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson and Alexander engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Oh! Down goes Alexander! Alexander Gustafsson knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Alexander Gustafsson really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (Punches) at 1:55 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 29/36 (81%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 286 s
Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 241 s
A good fight. These two gents went to Gown Town on each other, with a back and forth marathon of heavy damage. I think a smidge more stamina from Gustafsson was the difference maker and he took a slight edge, then a hard edge. Then just plan Adam Copeland Edge.