Post by The Sandmen on Jan 9, 2014 18:22:49 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Fedor Emelianenko is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor Emelianenko is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fedor has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Incredible haymaker from Fedor Emelianenko!
You can see Alexander Gustafsson's head being snapped backwards!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Alexander Gustafsson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
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
Gustafsson struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson is in Fedor open guard now
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson throws a flurry of punches at Fedor...
Fedor is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gustafsson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fedor's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Gustafsson pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg
Alexander Gustafsson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Gustafsson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Gustafsson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stand up! This is what Fedor's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Fedor blocks them effectively.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn away and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Alexander Gustafsson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexander Gustafsson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
Fedor Emelianenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Fedor against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Gustafsson controls Fedor Emelianenko in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Fedor is hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Alexander Gustafsson to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Gustafsson is with his back on the ground now.
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Gustafsson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Gustafsson doesn't defend himself!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open 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!
Gustafsson uses his forearms to block the impact!
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 delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Not a desiderable position that Gustafsson is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries a kimura
Gustafsson breaks the lock.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko slides his arm under Alexander Gustafsson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Alexander Gustafsson pulls down on Fedor Emelianenko's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson with one hook in
Fedor has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gustafsson.
Nicely done! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson with two hooks in
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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
and hits Fedor's ribs hard
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Fedor may be in trouble!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander Gustafsson is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Good leg kicks from Alexander Gustafsson.
Fedor winces a bit.
Fedor hyper-extended his leg
Gustafsson follows Fedor Emelianenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Gustafsson needs to stop playing Fedor Emelianenko's game or he'll get knocked out!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gustafsson struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Gustafsson followed by a hard jab
Fedor Emelianenko stumbles back.
Alexander Gustafsson swings...
hard impact to Fedor's face!
Body kick by Fedor Emelianenko...
is blocked.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Fedor Emelianenko, but it's close.
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Round 3
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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
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Fedor begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
this is getting worse and worse for Gustafsson
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson may be in trouble!
Gustafsson decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gustafsson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson may be in trouble!
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gustafsson blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
makes Fedor stumble back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor catches an ankle and Gustafsson is tripped to the mat!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Gustafsson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Gustafsson is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor sits over his knees and pushes away Gustafsson's leg!
Fedor Emelianenko is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Fedor.
It looks like Gustafsson was hit by a bus!
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed 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 has a small cut in his Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Fedor's ribs.
Fedor blocks those punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed 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 Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Gustafsson stumbles backwards staggered and Fedor Emelianenko launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Gustafsson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right eye
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
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 moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Gustafsson was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (GnP) at 0:57 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/26 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 29/47 (62%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Fedor puts it together and gets a quality win. Now, Gustafsson was winning for a long time, so Fedor still needs...something. But he got a key win, and that's all that matters, right?
Fedor Emelianenko is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Fedor Emelianenko is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Fedor has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Incredible haymaker from Fedor Emelianenko!
You can see Alexander Gustafsson's head being snapped backwards!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
Crushing shot to Gustafsson's body! He's holding his side
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Fedor Emelianenko catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fedor.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Alexander Gustafsson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
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
Gustafsson struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson is in Fedor open guard now
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson throws a flurry of punches at Fedor...
Fedor is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gustafsson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fedor's guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Fedor is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Gustafsson pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Fedor
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg
Alexander Gustafsson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Fedor's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Gustafsson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fedor's being punished here!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Gustafsson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to stand up!
Gustafsson doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Stand up! This is what Fedor's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Gustafsson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Fedor blocks them effectively.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor tries to escape from closed guard...
Fedor struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn away and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Alexander Gustafsson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexander Gustafsson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 The Covered Hall (Cairo, Egypt) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
Fedor Emelianenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Fedor against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Gustafsson controls Fedor Emelianenko in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Fedor is hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor tries to take Alexander Gustafsson to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Gustafsson is with his back on the ground now.
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Fedor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Gustafsson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Gustafsson doesn't defend himself!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open 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!
Gustafsson uses his forearms to block the impact!
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 delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fedor's side.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Not a desiderable position that Gustafsson is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Fedor Emelianenko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko tries a kimura
Gustafsson breaks the lock.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko rolls him over and takes his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko slides his arm under Alexander Gustafsson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Alexander Gustafsson pulls down on Fedor Emelianenko's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Fedor tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Fedor has one hook in and keeps working!
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson with one hook in
Fedor has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gustafsson.
Nicely done! Fedor now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fedor is in rear mount over Gustafsson with two hooks in
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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
and hits Fedor's ribs hard
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Fedor may be in trouble!
Fedor has a small cut in his Left cheek
Alexander Gustafsson is opening up on Fedor and raining down combinations!
Fedor's corner looks worried!
Good leg kicks from Alexander Gustafsson.
Fedor winces a bit.
Fedor hyper-extended his leg
Gustafsson follows Fedor Emelianenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Gustafsson needs to stop playing Fedor Emelianenko's game or he'll get knocked out!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gustafsson struggles... Fedor Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Gustafsson followed by a hard jab
Fedor Emelianenko stumbles back.
Alexander Gustafsson swings...
hard impact to Fedor's face!
Body kick by Fedor Emelianenko...
is blocked.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Fedor Emelianenko, but it's close.
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Round 3
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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
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Fedor begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
this is getting worse and worse for Gustafsson
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes Fedor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson may be in trouble!
Gustafsson decides to launch some tentative punches
Fedor Emelianenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gustafsson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson may be in trouble!
Fedor Emelianenko moves forward and launches a low kick.
Gustafsson blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
makes Fedor stumble back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gustafsson throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
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.
Fedor Emelianenko is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fedor catches an ankle and Gustafsson is tripped to the mat!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Gustafsson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Gustafsson is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor sits over his knees and pushes away Gustafsson's leg!
Fedor Emelianenko is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to turn in and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Gustafsson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to show some ground skills
Fedor uses his strength to keep Fedor at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Fedor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gustafsson.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Fedor.
It looks like Gustafsson was hit by a bus!
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed 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 has a small cut in his Left cheek
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Fedor's ribs.
Fedor blocks those punches
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed 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! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Fedor is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed 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 Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Gustafsson stumbles backwards staggered and Fedor Emelianenko launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Gustafsson is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right eye
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Fedor Emelianenko!
Fedor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
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 moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Fedor Emelianenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Fedor drills Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Gustafsson was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by TKO (GnP) at 0:57 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 19/23 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/26 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 29/47 (62%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 568 s
Fedor puts it together and gets a quality win. Now, Gustafsson was winning for a long time, so Fedor still needs...something. But he got a key win, and that's all that matters, right?