Post by The Sandmen on Oct 1, 2012 14:09:20 GMT -5
Stipe Miocic doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gustafsson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miocic's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
makes Gustafsson stumble back!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Stipe Miocic's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alexander Gustafsson isolates Stipe Miocic's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stipe Miocic is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson isolates Stipe Miocic's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stipe Miocic manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Alexander Gustafsson lost his dominant position.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gustafsson
Miocic is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miocic's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Stipe Miocic is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Miocic tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
Alexander Gustafsson wraps his arms around Miocic's arms and counters the punches.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Miocic is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miocic breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miocic launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Middle kick from Miocic.
The kick just misses.
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
Gustafsson backpedals and creates space. Stipe Miocic is asking him if he is going to fight!
Stipe Miocic attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
Middle kick from Gustafsson.
Miocic receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Miocic moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Gustafsson
that lands on Stipe Miocic's leg.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Stipe Miocic swings and Gustafsson has to retreat
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Miocic leads with a punch
Alexander Gustafsson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Miocic's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Nose
Quick hook by Stipe Miocic
glances off Gustafsson's arms.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Miocic from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Miocic's stops that one with his face! How is Miocic standing?!
Miocic has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gustafsson leads with a punch
Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Forehead
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Miocic sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gustafsson's ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Miocic's face with those brutal elbows! Miocic needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson works on the ground with his fingers over Miocic's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Stipe Miocic against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! Miocic doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches Miocic.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Gustafsson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stipe Miocic, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg...
Alexander Gustafsson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miocic's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stipe Miocic shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Stipe Miocic breaks that americana attempt!
Gustafsson misses a step and Stipe Miocic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Stipe Miocic who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
That hit Gustafsson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Gustafsson fires a barrage of punches at Miocic's head!
This is bad! Gustafsson is just pounding on Stipe Miocic's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stipe Miocic shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Miocic's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Miocic's eyes...
Stipe Miocic breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Miocic
Gustafsson fires a barrage of punches at Miocic's head!
This is bad! Gustafsson is just pounding on Stipe Miocic's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Miocic was not intelligently defending himself!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by TKO (GnP) at 3:22 Round 2
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/33 (70%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Good fight. Good, not great. No destructions here. Not really, at least, damage-wise.
Ferocious staredown by Gustafsson while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Gustafsson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miocic's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
A right hand from Stipe Miocic
makes Gustafsson stumble back!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miocic goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Stipe Miocic's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Miocic cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alexander Gustafsson isolates Stipe Miocic's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Stipe Miocic is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson isolates Stipe Miocic's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stipe Miocic manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Alexander Gustafsson lost his dominant position.
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gustafsson
Miocic is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Alexander Gustafsson, who is barely covering up!
Stipe Miocic is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Miocic
He succeeds!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miocic's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Stipe Miocic tries to take advantage...
Stipe Miocic is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Miocic positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Miocic's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miocic blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Miocic tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
Alexander Gustafsson wraps his arms around Miocic's arms and counters the punches.
Stipe Miocic is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Miocic is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stipe Miocic!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Miocic breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miocic tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miocic tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Gustafsson goes to the body...
He punishes Miocic's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Miocic launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Middle kick from Miocic.
The kick just misses.
Miocic is swinging for the fences!
Gustafsson backpedals and creates space. Stipe Miocic is asking him if he is going to fight!
Stipe Miocic attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gustafsson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
Middle kick from Gustafsson.
Miocic receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Miocic moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gustafsson with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Gustafsson
that lands on Stipe Miocic's leg.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Stipe Miocic swings and Gustafsson has to retreat
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Miocic leads with a punch
Alexander Gustafsson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Miocic's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Stipe Miocic's Nose
Quick hook by Stipe Miocic
glances off Gustafsson's arms.
Miocic clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Miocic from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Miocic's stops that one with his face! How is Miocic standing?!
Miocic has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gustafsson leads with a punch
Stipe Miocic avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Forehead
Lightning fast low kick from Miocic!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Gustafsson hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Miocic sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gustafsson's ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Miocic's face with those brutal elbows! Miocic needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Gustafsson works on the ground with his fingers over Miocic's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Stipe Miocic against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gustafsson jumps and tries to free his leg! Miocic doesn't allow this but Alexander Gustafsson is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson aggressively and repeatedly punches Miocic.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miocic's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Gustafsson is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Stipe Miocic, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg...
Alexander Gustafsson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miocic's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Stipe Miocic
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stipe Miocic shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Stipe Miocic breaks that americana attempt!
Gustafsson misses a step and Stipe Miocic sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Stipe Miocic who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
That hit Gustafsson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Gustafsson fires a barrage of punches at Miocic's head!
This is bad! Gustafsson is just pounding on Stipe Miocic's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stipe Miocic shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Miocic's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Miocic's eyes...
Stipe Miocic breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Stipe Miocic
Stipe Miocic tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls him over and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Miocic
Gustafsson fires a barrage of punches at Miocic's head!
This is bad! Gustafsson is just pounding on Stipe Miocic's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Miocic was not intelligently defending himself!
Miocic has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Alexander Gustafsson by TKO (GnP) at 3:22 Round 2
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 13/14 (93%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/33 (70%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Good fight. Good, not great. No destructions here. Not really, at least, damage-wise.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!