Post by The Sandmen on Oct 10, 2014 16:42:21 GMT -5
Aleksander Emelianenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Alexander Gustafsson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aleksander Emelianenko has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Gustafsson is wobbling!
Good front kick from Aleksander!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by Aleksander who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aleksander takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aleksander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson is launching some bone breaking punches to Aleksander's ribs while in the clinch.
Aleksander blocks.
Gustafsson misses a step and Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aleksander is throwing a flurry of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson just can't get away!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Aleksander Emelianenko againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aleksander tries to block Alexander Gustafsson punches...
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes away Gustafsson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Aleksander Emelianenko circles to get the center of the cage
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aleksander struggles... Alexander Gustafsson is unable to take him down
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Aleksander blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Aleksander's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Aleksander Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Aleksander Emelianenko looks to counter!
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aleksander tries to cover his face,
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aleksander's side.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aleksander's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander catch Alexander Gustafsson's left arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Aleksander Emelianenko holds Alexander Gustafsson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander Gustafsson tries to better his position on the ground...
Aleksander holds Alexander Gustafsson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Aleksander Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gustafsson's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aleksander's side.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gustafsson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Aleksander
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Aleksander Emelianenko is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Aleksander Emelianenko
makes Gustafsson stumble back!
Quick hook by Aleksander Emelianenko
glances off Gustafsson's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Alexander Gustafsson's mind is definitely in the fight, Aleksander just got nailed! Alexander Gustafsson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aleksander moves aside and dodges.
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Aleksander Emelianenko catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aleksander.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Aleksander, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aleksander from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Aleksander is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gustafsson's jaw!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson throws a combo
Aleksander Emelianenko ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Gustafsson swings again, only to get countered once more! Gustafsson is looking bad here!
A furious flurry of punches from Aleksander Emelianenko
puts Gustafsson in a world of hurt!
Aleksander launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Aleksander Emelianenko
tags Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is swinging for the fences!
Aleksander backpedals and creates space. Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Some nice shots from Alexander Gustafsson
miss their mark.
Aleksander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Lightning fast low kick from Aleksander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
but Aleksander manages to dodge it
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gustafsson throws a low kick
Aleksander Emelianenko blocks.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Aleksander Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Aleksander launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Aleksander Emelianenko charges at Gustafsson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Gustafsson is rocked!
Alexander Gustafsson's mind is definitely in the fight, Aleksander just got nailed! Alexander Gustafsson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aleksander moves aside and dodges.
Not a desiderable position that Aleksander is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gustafsson is holding Aleksander Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aleksander Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Aleksander Emelianenko...
Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Aleksander Emelianenko caliber.
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aleksander Emelianenko blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gustafsson misses a step and Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aleksander measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander Gustafsson looks to posture up and open Aleksander Emelianenko's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Alexander Gustafsson paws at Aleksander.
Aleksander answers with solid punches!
A furious flurry of punches from Aleksander Emelianenko
puts Gustafsson in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Aleksander Emelianenko!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Aleksander Emelianenko.
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Round 3
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Aleksander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Aleksander seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A furious flurry of punches from Aleksander Emelianenko
puts Gustafsson in a world of hurt!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Aleksander Emelianenko has left Gustafsson staggered! Aleksander Emelianenko should try push forward now and finish this!
Aleksander Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Aleksander Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
That punishment by Aleksander Emelianenko has left Gustafsson staggered! Aleksander Emelianenko should try push forward now and finish this!
Aleksander grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Aleksander Emelianenko caliber.
Aleksander moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Aleksander 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!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexander Gustafsson work his BJJ game.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Aleksander Emelianenko to fight back!
Aleksander launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Gustafsson is not able to stop Gustafsson ground skills and Aleksander Emelianenko moves to side mount!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Aleksander Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Aleksander Emelianenko's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 2:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Aleksander Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
That hit Gustafsson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
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 Aleksander's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Nose
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aleksander Emelianenko controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left Gustafsson laid out on the mat! Aleksander Emelianenko's corner come in to congratulate him!
Gustafsson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Aleksander Emelianenko by KO (GnP) at 4:43 Round 3
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 43/53 (81%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/52 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 488 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/24 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 488 s
Emelianenko more or less had his way with Gustaffson in this one. Didn't see that coming.
Alexander Gustafsson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aleksander Emelianenko has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Gustafsson is wobbling!
Good front kick from Aleksander!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by Aleksander who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aleksander takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aleksander is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson is launching some bone breaking punches to Aleksander's ribs while in the clinch.
Aleksander blocks.
Gustafsson misses a step and Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aleksander is throwing a flurry of punches!
Alexander Gustafsson just can't get away!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Aleksander Emelianenko againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aleksander tries to block Alexander Gustafsson punches...
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes away Gustafsson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Aleksander Emelianenko circles to get the center of the cage
Gustafsson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aleksander struggles... Alexander Gustafsson is unable to take him down
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Aleksander blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Aleksander's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Aleksander Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Gustafsson any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Aleksander Emelianenko looks to counter!
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aleksander tries to cover his face,
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aleksander's side.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aleksander's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander catch Alexander Gustafsson's left arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Aleksander Emelianenko holds Alexander Gustafsson and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander Gustafsson tries to better his position on the ground...
Aleksander holds Alexander Gustafsson's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Aleksander Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gustafsson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gustafsson's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Aleksander's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aleksander's side.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gustafsson's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Aleksander
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Aleksander Emelianenko is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Aleksander Emelianenko
makes Gustafsson stumble back!
Quick hook by Aleksander Emelianenko
glances off Gustafsson's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Alexander Gustafsson's mind is definitely in the fight, Aleksander just got nailed! Alexander Gustafsson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aleksander moves aside and dodges.
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts a sweep single...
Aleksander Emelianenko catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aleksander.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Aleksander, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aleksander from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Aleksander is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gustafsson's jaw!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson throws a combo
Aleksander Emelianenko ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Gustafsson swings again, only to get countered once more! Gustafsson is looking bad here!
A furious flurry of punches from Aleksander Emelianenko
puts Gustafsson in a world of hurt!
Aleksander launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Aleksander Emelianenko
tags Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is swinging for the fences!
Aleksander backpedals and creates space. Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Some nice shots from Alexander Gustafsson
miss their mark.
Aleksander tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Lightning fast low kick from Aleksander!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
but Aleksander manages to dodge it
Alexander Gustafsson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gustafsson throws a low kick
Aleksander Emelianenko blocks.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Aleksander Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Aleksander launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Aleksander Emelianenko charges at Gustafsson throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Gustafsson is rocked!
Alexander Gustafsson's mind is definitely in the fight, Aleksander just got nailed! Alexander Gustafsson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Aleksander moves aside and dodges.
Not a desiderable position that Aleksander is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gustafsson is holding Aleksander Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aleksander Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Aleksander Emelianenko...
Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Aleksander Emelianenko caliber.
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aleksander Emelianenko blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gustafsson misses a step and Aleksander Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aleksander measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gustafsson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander Gustafsson looks to posture up and open Aleksander Emelianenko's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Alexander Gustafsson paws at Aleksander.
Aleksander answers with solid punches!
A furious flurry of punches from Aleksander Emelianenko
puts Gustafsson in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Aleksander Emelianenko!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Aleksander Emelianenko.
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Round 3
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Aleksander feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Aleksander seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
A furious flurry of punches from Aleksander Emelianenko
puts Gustafsson in a world of hurt!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Aleksander Emelianenko has left Gustafsson staggered! Aleksander Emelianenko should try push forward now and finish this!
Aleksander Emelianenko goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Aleksander Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
That punishment by Aleksander Emelianenko has left Gustafsson staggered! Aleksander Emelianenko should try push forward now and finish this!
Aleksander grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Gustafsson
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Aleksander Emelianenko caliber.
Aleksander moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Aleksander 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!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexander Gustafsson work his BJJ game.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Aleksander Emelianenko to fight back!
Aleksander launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Gustafsson is not able to stop Gustafsson ground skills and Aleksander Emelianenko moves to side mount!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander Emelianenko looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Aleksander Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Aleksander Emelianenko's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Aleksander Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander 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 2:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Deep breaths from Aleksander Emelianenko who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
That hit Gustafsson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Aleksander
Aleksander tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
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 Aleksander's moves.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Aleksander measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Aleksander
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Aleksander tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Nose
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aleksander Emelianenko controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Aleksander is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
That brutal impact left Gustafsson laid out on the mat! Aleksander Emelianenko's corner come in to congratulate him!
Gustafsson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Aleksander Emelianenko by KO (GnP) at 4:43 Round 3
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 43/53 (81%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/52 (73%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 488 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 8/24 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 488 s
Emelianenko more or less had his way with Gustaffson in this one. Didn't see that coming.