Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2020 16:50:34 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Smith while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Smith and Gustafsson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Anthony Smith paws at Gustafsson.
Gustafsson answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Anthony Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
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!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Anthony Smith throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gustafsson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gustafsson struggles and frees his leg!
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Smith launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Smith is countered by Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
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,
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Anthony Smith 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
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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Anthony Smith.
Gustafsson deflects it.
Anthony Smith is measuring Gustafsson with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Anthony Smith launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Gustafsson's arms.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Smith's arms.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Smith steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Gustafsson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson is launching some bone breaking punches to Smith's ribs while in the clinch.
Smith blocks.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Smith to fight back!
Smith launches a few hard punches to Alexander Gustafsson's ribs!
Gustafsson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gustafsson catches an ankle and Smith is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Smith has a small cut in his Left eye
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Anthony Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Smith's Nose is beginning to swell
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith
Smith has given his back to Alexander Gustafsson who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexander Gustafsson has one hook in!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Gustafsson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Smith.
Nicely done! Gustafsson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Anthony Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Anthony Smith.
Gustafsson deflects it.
Gustafsson and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits Smith's chin like a wrecking ball! Smith loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Anthony Smith launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
Gustafsson leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson moves backwards and gestures for Anthony Smith to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anthony Smith is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Smith shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Anthony Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson shoots and grab Anthony Smith's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Gustafsson scoop up Anthony Smith's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Smith to the mat
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 1:15 in the 2 round
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Anthony Smith takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Gustafsson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Smith is locking that Americana...
Smith is locking that Americana...
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Alexander Gustafsson breaks that americana attempt!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Smith's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Smith works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
Gustafsson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Smith holds Alexander Gustafsson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Anthony Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Anthony Smith appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Anthony Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Smith laid out on the mat! Alexander Gustafsson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (GnP) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Smith
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/19 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Alex was all, "Nah, Anthony!". Anthony accepted that, and died painlessly in his sleep. After getting violently KOed.
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Smith and Gustafsson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Several good body shots
land on Gustafsson.
Anthony Smith paws at Gustafsson.
Gustafsson answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Anthony Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
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!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Anthony Smith throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gustafsson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Smith tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gustafsson struggles and frees his leg!
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Smith launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Smith is countered by Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
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,
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Smith is taking this opportunity to rest.
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Gustafsson
Anthony Smith 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
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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Anthony Smith.
Gustafsson deflects it.
Anthony Smith is measuring Gustafsson with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Anthony Smith launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Gustafsson's arms.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Smith's arms.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Smith steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Gustafsson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson is launching some bone breaking punches to Smith's ribs while in the clinch.
Smith blocks.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Smith to fight back!
Smith launches a few hard punches to Alexander Gustafsson's ribs!
Gustafsson struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Gustafsson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gustafsson catches an ankle and Smith is tripped to the mat!
Hard blow to Smith's mid-section, he seems hurt
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Smith has a small cut in his Left eye
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Anthony Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Smith's Nose is beginning to swell
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith
Smith has given his back to Alexander Gustafsson who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexander Gustafsson has one hook in!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Gustafsson has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Smith.
Nicely done! Gustafsson now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Anthony Smith. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid low kick from Anthony Smith.
Gustafsson deflects it.
Gustafsson and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Gustafsson launches a furious hook!
That hits Smith's chin like a wrecking ball! Smith loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Anthony Smith launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Gustafsson's head...
Gustafsson leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Gustafsson is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson moves backwards and gestures for Anthony Smith to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Anthony Smith is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Smith moves forward looking for some action
Anthony Smith shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Anthony Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson shoots and grab Anthony Smith's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Gustafsson scoop up Anthony Smith's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Smith to the mat
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 1:15 in the 2 round
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Anthony Smith takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Gustafsson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Smith is locking that Americana...
Smith is locking that Americana...
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Alexander Gustafsson breaks that americana attempt!
Anthony Smith is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Smith's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith misses a step and Alexander Gustafsson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Smith works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
Gustafsson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Smith
Gustafsson gets a good position on the ground. ..
Smith holds Alexander Gustafsson arms and counters his opponent punches.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Anthony Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Anthony Smith appears to be unbreakable
Gustafsson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Smith
Alexander Gustafsson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gustafsson drills Anthony Smith's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That brutal impact left Smith laid out on the mat! Alexander Gustafsson's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by KO (GnP) at 2:38 Round 2
Statistics: Anthony Smith
Punches 6/16 (38%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 5/16 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/19 (58%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Alex was all, "Nah, Anthony!". Anthony accepted that, and died painlessly in his sleep. After getting violently KOed.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!