Post by The Sandmen on Mar 5, 2018 9:45:32 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson 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.
Rashad Evans is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexander Gustafsson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Alexander Gustafsson and Rashad Evans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Not a desiderable position that Gustafsson is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans launches a furious hook!
Gustafsson ducks under and pushes Rashad Evans creating some space.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evans moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big uppercut
Alexander Gustafsson is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Rashad Evans paws at Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings ineffectively.
Alexander Gustafsson paws at Evans.
Evans answers with solid punches!
Gustafsson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Gustafsson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
A lot of them are hitting Gustafsson's face
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
That hit Evans who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Evans sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Gustafsson and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
but Evans manages to dodge it
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to dirty boxing while holds Evans against cage
Evans is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Gustafsson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
misses its target.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Rashad Evans attempts to cut off Gustafsson with punches
Gustafsson reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Evans moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans pushes Gustafsson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Evans who is in full mount! Gustafsson is in trouble now!
Rashad Evans is in full 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Evans's face while in the clinch!
Evans pushes Alexander Gustafsson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Gustafsson evades.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Gustafsson to pull guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Gustafsson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Evans shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (Americana) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/22 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Richard Evans with the Vic Tory.
Rashad Evans is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Alexander Gustafsson is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Alexander Gustafsson and Rashad Evans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Not a desiderable position that Gustafsson is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Evans launches a furious hook!
Gustafsson ducks under and pushes Rashad Evans creating some space.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Evans moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big uppercut
Alexander Gustafsson is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Rashad Evans paws at Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings ineffectively.
Alexander Gustafsson paws at Evans.
Evans answers with solid punches!
Gustafsson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Gustafsson launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Evans.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) is cheering him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Gustafsson...
A lot of them are hitting Gustafsson's face
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
That hit Evans who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Alexander Gustafsson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gustafsson jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Evans sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Gustafsson and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a hook to the body
but Evans manages to dodge it
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to dirty boxing while holds Evans against cage
Evans is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Gustafsson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
misses its target.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Rashad Evans attempts to cut off Gustafsson with punches
Gustafsson reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left cheek
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Evans moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans pushes Gustafsson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Evans who is in full mount! Gustafsson is in trouble now!
Rashad Evans is in full 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Evans's face while in the clinch!
Evans pushes Alexander Gustafsson with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Gustafsson evades.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Gustafsson to pull guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Gustafsson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Evans shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (Americana) at 2:59 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/22 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Richard Evans with the Vic Tory.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!