Post by The Sandmen on Jun 28, 2016 8:47:04 GMT -5
Alexander Gustafsson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 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!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Chin
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Gustafsson.
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right eye
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Evans is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gustafsson from the side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
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,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
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
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
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right 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
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Gustafsson's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Rashad Evans hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans sits over his knees and pushes away Gustafsson's leg!
Rashad Evans is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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
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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Mouth
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans launches a kick
Gustafsson checks it and keeps distance.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson quickly defends.
Rashad Evans was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Gustafsson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gustafsson's chin
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rashad Evans was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to open Gustafsson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Gustafsson is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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
Evans goes for an armbar!
Alexander Gustafsson breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over 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.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 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 open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
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.
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Gustafsson's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right cheek
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
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 closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over 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 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gustafsson's face with those brutal elbows! Gustafsson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander Gustafsson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Rashad Evans who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Gustafsson is eating those punches!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans circles out and slips free of Alexander Gustafsson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Rashad Evans blocks and steps away.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
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
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Gustafsson open guard now
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref pulls off Rashad Evans! Gustafsson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Nose
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (GnP) at 2:11 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/20 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/53 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Team xx - Team GAP vs. Team xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club. Rashad kinda dominated this one. Team xx - Team GAP kinda won via that domination.
Rashad Evans looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 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!
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Chin
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gustafsson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
Good looking punches from Rashad Evans on the ground
They could take their toll on Gustafsson.
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
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!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right eye
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
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 rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Evans is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Evans tries to get a hook in!
Gustafsson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gustafsson from the side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Alexander Gustafsson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
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,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over 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.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
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
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
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right 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
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Gustafsson's head!
The punches go wide.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Rashad Evans tries to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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
Rashad Evans hovers above Gustafsson
Good punches to Gustafsson's body.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Evans sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans sits over his knees and pushes away Gustafsson's leg!
Rashad Evans is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Evans's ribs.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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
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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces Gustafsson to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Mouth
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans launches a kick
Gustafsson checks it and keeps distance.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gustafsson quickly defends.
Rashad Evans was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Gustafsson fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gustafsson's chin
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rashad Evans was tooling Alexander Gustafsson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Gustafsson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gustafsson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans tries to open Gustafsson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rashad Evans. Gustafsson is unable to cover himself now!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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 side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Rashad Evans looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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
Evans goes for an armbar!
Alexander Gustafsson breaks the lock and pushes away Rashad Evans, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gustafsson goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over 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.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
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 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 open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Gustafsson closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
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.
Evans launches a barrage of elbows over Gustafsson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Gustafsson doesn't fight back!
Gustafsson's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right cheek
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
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 closed guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over 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 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 Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Evans blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gustafsson's face with those brutal elbows! Gustafsson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander Gustafsson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Rashad Evans who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Gustafsson is eating those punches!
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans circles out and slips free of Alexander Gustafsson's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Terrible one sided match... Gustafsson was not ready to fight a fighter of Rashad Evans caliber.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Alexander Gustafsson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Deep breaths from Alexander Gustafsson who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Evans is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gustafsson misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Gustafsson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Gustafsson throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Rashad Evans blocks and steps away.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
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
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Gustafsson's guard...
Rashad Evans is in Gustafsson open guard now
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Gustafsson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref pulls off Rashad Evans! Gustafsson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Nose
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (GnP) at 2:11 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/20 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/53 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 538 s
Team xx - Team GAP vs. Team xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club. Rashad kinda dominated this one. Team xx - Team GAP kinda won via that domination.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!