Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2016 9:07:33 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Maurice Smith is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gustafsson and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Smith blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Maurice Smith's cheek! Smith stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Smith tries to hit Alexander Gustafsson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gustafsson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Smith attempts a shoot
Alexander Gustafsson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brutal combination from Alexander Gustafsson!
Smith moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
1:35 Round 1 and Smith is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nice punch by Maurice Smith
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Maurice Smith runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gustafsson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gustafsson moves forward and holds Smith
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Maurice Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Maurice Smith pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Alexander Gustafsson brings Maurice Smith down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson works on the ground with his fingers over Smith's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Smith's face with those brutal elbows! Smith needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
Smith ties him up.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Smith covers himself well
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Maurice Smith overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gustafsson pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Smith uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Good front kick from Gustafsson!
Maurice Smith blocks
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson launches a body shot
Smith evades.
Smith is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Maurice Smith
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Gustafsson!
You can see Maurice Smith's head being snapped backwards!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Gustafsson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Maurice Smith is coming in again!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Smith.
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gustafsson misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith moves to better his position on the ground...
Maurice Smith viciously slams hammer blows to Gustafsson's face!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
surprises Smith!
Crisp uppercut by Smith followed by a hard jab
Alexander Gustafsson stumbles back.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gustafsson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Smith stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maurice Smith throws a looping right hand...
Gustafsson moves aside and dodges.
Smith launches a kick
Gustafsson checks it and keeps distance.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
A bad move from Alexander Gustafsson
allows Smith to land a solid head kick.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Smith's chin! That stops Smith in his tracks!
Smith has a small cut in his Left eye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson and Smith are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gustafsson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Maurice Smith
Blocked by Smith.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson forces Maurice Smith to open his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gustafsson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Smith leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Smith tries to get a hook in!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Smith sits over his knees and pushes away Gustafsson's leg!
Gustafsson closes his legs around Maurice Smith's leg. Smith is not able to move away now!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Maurice Smith.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander 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 Smith's moves.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gustafsson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Maurice Smith takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Smith looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Smith measures the resilience of Gustafsson's chin with an uppercut while Gustafsson lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Maurice Smith
that visibly pains Gustafsson.
Gustafsson hyper-extended his left leg
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
A left hook from Smith
grazes the chin of Gustafsson.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Maurice Smith, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Smith.
Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on Smith's face like a cannon ball!
Alexander Gustafsson charges at Smith throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Smith is rocked!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Smith looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Gustafsson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Smith.
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maurice Smith shoots and grab both of Alexander Gustafsson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Smith lifted Gustafsson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gustafsson misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Maurice Smith on the ground
They could take their toll on Gustafsson.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gustafsson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Gustafsson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Smith 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!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Nose
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Smith tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Smith has one hook in and keeps working!
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson with one hook in
Smith launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Gustafsson laid out on the mat! Maurice Smith's corner come in to congratulate him!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Maurice Smith by KO (Elbows) at 2:14 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/20 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 322 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 23/32 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Wow. I thought AG would dominate this after his upgrades. But Smith brought some kicks, and those hurt. He then followed up with everything else on the planet and finished the giant Swede. Is Maurice even tall enough to kick Gusty in the head? Time will tell. Well, no it won't, but that's the thing to say these days.
Maurice Smith is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gustafsson and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Smith blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Maurice Smith's cheek! Smith stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Smith tries to hit Alexander Gustafsson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gustafsson steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Gustafsson's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Gustafsson away.
Alexander Gustafsson takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Smith climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Smith attempts a shoot
Alexander Gustafsson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brutal combination from Alexander Gustafsson!
Smith moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
1:35 Round 1 and Smith is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Nice punch by Maurice Smith
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Maurice Smith runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gustafsson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gustafsson moves forward and holds Smith
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Maurice Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Maurice Smith pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Alexander Gustafsson brings Maurice Smith down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson works on the ground with his fingers over Smith's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Smith's face with those brutal elbows! Smith needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
Smith ties him up.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Maurice Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Smith covers himself well
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Maurice Smith overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gustafsson pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Smith uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Good front kick from Gustafsson!
Maurice Smith blocks
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson launches a body shot
Smith evades.
Smith is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson shows great balance while pushing away Maurice Smith
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Gustafsson!
You can see Maurice Smith's head being snapped backwards!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Gustafsson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Maurice Smith is coming in again!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Smith.
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gustafsson misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith moves to better his position on the ground...
Maurice Smith viciously slams hammer blows to Gustafsson's face!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
surprises Smith!
Crisp uppercut by Smith followed by a hard jab
Alexander Gustafsson stumbles back.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gustafsson launches a hook to the body
Bang! Smith stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maurice Smith throws a looping right hand...
Gustafsson moves aside and dodges.
Smith launches a kick
Gustafsson checks it and keeps distance.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
A bad move from Alexander Gustafsson
allows Smith to land a solid head kick.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Smith's chin! That stops Smith in his tracks!
Smith has a small cut in his Left eye
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson and Smith are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Gustafsson throws a few hammer fists to the face of Maurice Smith
Blocked by Smith.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson forces Maurice Smith to open his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gustafsson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Smith leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Smith tries to get a hook in!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Smith sits over his knees and pushes away Gustafsson's leg!
Gustafsson closes his legs around Maurice Smith's leg. Smith is not able to move away now!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Maurice Smith.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Smith tries to cover his face,
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander 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 Smith's moves.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gustafsson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith tries to move to full mount!
Gustafsson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Maurice Smith takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Smith looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Smith measures the resilience of Gustafsson's chin with an uppercut while Gustafsson lands some great crosses.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Maurice Smith
that visibly pains Gustafsson.
Gustafsson hyper-extended his left leg
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
A left hook from Smith
grazes the chin of Gustafsson.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Maurice Smith, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A left hook from Gustafsson
grazes the chin of Smith.
Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on Smith's face like a cannon ball!
Alexander Gustafsson charges at Smith throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Smith is rocked!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Smith looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Gustafsson's punches
Gustafsson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Smith.
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Gustafsson!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Gustafsson against the cage
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
Gustafsson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maurice Smith shoots and grab both of Alexander Gustafsson's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Smith lifted Gustafsson's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gustafsson misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good looking punches from Maurice Smith on the ground
They could take their toll on Gustafsson.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gustafsson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Gustafsson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Smith 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!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Nose
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Smith tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Smith has one hook in and keeps working!
Smith is in rear mount over Gustafsson with one hook in
Smith launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Gustafsson laid out on the mat! Maurice Smith's corner come in to congratulate him!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Maurice Smith by KO (Elbows) at 2:14 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/20 (35%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 322 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 23/32 (72%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 362 s
Wow. I thought AG would dominate this after his upgrades. But Smith brought some kicks, and those hurt. He then followed up with everything else on the planet and finished the giant Swede. Is Maurice even tall enough to kick Gusty in the head? Time will tell. Well, no it won't, but that's the thing to say these days.