Post by The Sandmen on Nov 12, 2014 16:36:24 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gustafsson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gustafsson and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Evans!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Gustafsson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Evans throws a lazy kick
Gustafsson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gustafsson who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gustafsson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Evans's ribs.
Evans is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
Good job by Gustafsson blocking and slipping the blows.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Alexander Gustafsson to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to improve position.
Gustafsson adjusts and closes his guard.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans succeeds
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to free his leg...
Gustafsson doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gustafsson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Evans is smart enough to block that one.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
miss their mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gustafsson.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson tries to launch a few punches to Rashad Evans
Evans is able to achieve closed guard and counter Alexander Gustafsson's punches.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Rashad Evans put Gustafsson in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson tries to open up Evans with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Evans blocks a few elbows and now Alexander Gustafsson will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Alexander Gustafsson stumbles back.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gustafsson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gustafsson is clinching with Evans.
Rashad Evans pushes away Gustafsson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gustafsson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Rashad Evans againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Evans cannot escape Alexander Gustafsson's clinch! Alexander Gustafsson is just brutalizing Evans with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander Gustafsson swings...
...no good.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans tries a middle kick
Gustafsson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Nice punch by Alexander Gustafsson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans
Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans leads with a punch
Alexander Gustafsson evades but whiffs with a counter.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Evans is clinching with Gustafsson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Gustafsson's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Alexander Gustafsson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gustafsson's ribs.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Gustafsson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rashad Evans shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rashad Evans breaks that americana attempt!
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson storms over Evans with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gustafsson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Evans's face with his elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Evans has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Rashad Evans put Gustafsson in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Evans wraps his legs while he holds Alexander Gustafsson's head... Tight guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Gustafsson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is covering himself! Gustafsson tries to force the situation and Evans clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gustafsson is unable to move under Evans control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Gustafsson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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 Evans's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Evans 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 Evans
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
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
Evans 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!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexander Gustafsson
Solid shots!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Chin
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Gustafsson evades.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Rashad Evans! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Chin
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Gustafsson staggers backwards. Evans wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side 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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Gustafsson put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to get a side mount...
Gustafsson wraps his leg around Rashad Evans leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans 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!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Nose
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Gustafsson to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Gustafsson's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Alexander Gustafsson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans breaks the closed guard of Alexander Gustafsson and moves to half guard
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gustafsson's face!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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.
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans 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!
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 can't do it because of Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Evans gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Evans gets hold of a leg and trips Gustafsson to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. 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.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds Gustafsson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and advance towards Evans trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Evans pushes Alexander Gustafsson and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gustafsson's knee!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Evans ducks under...
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
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 is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Alexander Gustafsson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Gustafsson.
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans sits high on Alexander Gustafsson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gustafsson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Evans is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Punishing hold!
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Evans is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Evans is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Gustafsson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll out, but Rashad Evans is way ahead of him and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Alexander Gustafsson taps out!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:35 Round 5
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 12/40 (30%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 909 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 15/27 (56%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 40/56 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 909 s
1) Good fight, but both guys are tough and stayed in the green for the first 4 rounds. Then Rashad started opening up and handing asses around in the 4th, then finished by doing the same in the 5th.
2) Rashad Evans with a Triangle? Seriously?
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gustafsson is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gustafsson and Evans move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Evans!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Gustafsson has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Evans throws a lazy kick
Gustafsson dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gustafsson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Gustafsson doesn't want to free his opponent and Evans continues in closed guard
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gustafsson who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gustafsson is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Evans's ribs.
Evans is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
Good job by Gustafsson blocking and slipping the blows.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Alexander Gustafsson to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to improve position.
Gustafsson adjusts and closes his guard.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to move to full mount
Evans succeeds
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson moves to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to free his leg...
Gustafsson doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gustafsson is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Evans is smart enough to block that one.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
miss their mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Rashad Evans.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gustafsson.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson tries to launch a few punches to Rashad Evans
Evans is able to achieve closed guard and counter Alexander Gustafsson's punches.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) is cheering him!
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Rashad Evans put Gustafsson in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Gustafsson looks to counter!
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Alexander Gustafsson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson tries to open up Evans with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Evans blocks a few elbows and now Alexander Gustafsson will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
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 Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Gustafsson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Evans followed by a hard jab
Alexander Gustafsson stumbles back.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gustafsson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gustafsson is clinching with Evans.
Rashad Evans pushes away Gustafsson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gustafsson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Rashad Evans againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Evans cannot escape Alexander Gustafsson's clinch! Alexander Gustafsson is just brutalizing Evans with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Gustafsson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rashad Evans takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Alexander Gustafsson swings...
...no good.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans tries a middle kick
Gustafsson blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Nice punch by Alexander Gustafsson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans 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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans
Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans leads with a punch
Alexander Gustafsson evades but whiffs with a counter.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Evans is clinching with Gustafsson.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes off of Rashad Evans and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Evans holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Gustafsson's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Alexander Gustafsson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson tries to better his position on the ground...
Gustafsson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gustafsson's ribs.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Gustafsson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Alexander Gustafsson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gustafsson's side.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rashad Evans shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rashad Evans breaks that americana attempt!
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Alexander Gustafsson storms over Evans with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gustafsson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Evans's face with his elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Evans has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to show some ground skills
Rashad Evans put Gustafsson in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Alexander Gustafsson pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Evans wraps his legs while he holds Alexander Gustafsson's head... Tight guard!
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Evans
Gustafsson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evans is covering himself! Gustafsson tries to force the situation and Evans clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Gustafsson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gustafsson is unable to move under Evans control.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gustafsson tries to cover his face,
Gustafsson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Stand up! This is what Evans's cornermen are shouting. Alexander Gustafsson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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 Evans's moves.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Evans 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 Evans
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
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
Evans 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!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexander Gustafsson
Solid shots!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Chin
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans launches a body shot
Gustafsson evades.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Rashad Evans! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Chin
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rashad Evans sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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
Nice punches from Rashad Evans.
Gustafsson staggers backwards. Evans wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Evans decides to launch some tentative punches
Gustafsson launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Evans with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans is holding Alexander Gustafsson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rashad Evans is in side 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 side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Gustafsson put Evans in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to get a side mount...
Gustafsson wraps his leg around Rashad Evans leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans 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!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Nose
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Gustafsson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to free his leg...
Rashad Evans uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans won't budge, forcing Gustafsson to pull guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Gustafsson's head!
This is bad! Evans is just pounding on Alexander Gustafsson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans breaks the closed guard of Alexander Gustafsson and moves to half guard
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gustafsson tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gustafsson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gustafsson's face!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gustafsson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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.
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans 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!
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 can't do it because of Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rashad Evans who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rashad Evans can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Evans gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Evans gets hold of a leg and trips Gustafsson to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Gustafsson. 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.
Evans wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Evans moves forward and holds Gustafsson
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and advance towards Evans trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Evans pushes Alexander Gustafsson and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gustafsson's knee!
Alexander Gustafsson launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Evans ducks under...
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Gustafsson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
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 is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Gustafsson in his guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He succeeds!
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Evans
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Alexander Gustafsson down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Gustafsson.
Gustafsson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Rashad Evans sits high on Alexander Gustafsson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gustafsson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Evans is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Punishing hold!
Gustafsson struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Evans is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Evans is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Gustafsson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll out, but Rashad Evans is way ahead of him and already has the triangle locked in. It's tight and Alexander Gustafsson taps out!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:35 Round 5
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 12/40 (30%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 909 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 15/27 (56%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 40/56 (71%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 909 s
1) Good fight, but both guys are tough and stayed in the green for the first 4 rounds. Then Rashad started opening up and handing asses around in the 4th, then finished by doing the same in the 5th.
2) Rashad Evans with a Triangle? Seriously?