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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Benji Cada enters the cage!
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147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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165 cm
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benji Cada!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson digs a good hook to Cada's body.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Cada moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Cada moves out of range.
Gustafsson lands a nice hook to Cada's body. Cada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Cada with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Gustafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cada doesn't seem phased though.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Cada's ribcage but misses.
Cada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Cada controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson controlling Cada's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cada controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but instead Cada has moved into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Cada keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cada was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustafsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gustafsson works over Cada's head and body with a nice combination.
Cada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson tries to buck Cada off but Cada is having none of it.
Cada blocks the strikes from Gustafsson.
Cada taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson is pushing Cada's head away, looking to escape. Cada manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benji Cada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cada dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gustafsson with a nice cross.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson cracks Cada with an open hand slap.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cada's head backwards.
Cada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustafsson can pounce on him.
Cada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cada is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustafsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gustafsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustafsson lunges at Cada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cada's hand.
Gustafsson tests Cada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cada was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a front kick that sends Cada stumbling back into the cage.
Cada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cada shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
Cada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustafsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the head.
Cada needs to keep his hands up - Gustafsson had a free shot at his head there.
Gustafsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson thows a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cada can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cada being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson thows a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Cada keeps moving.
Cada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustafsson controls the pace.
Cada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustafsson misses with a straight left.
Gustafsson misses with a straight right.
Cada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gustafsson sprawls well. Gustafsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cada gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Gustafsson finds it's target.
Cada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cada misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cada really felt that one!
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cada.
Gustafsson lands a two punch combo.
Cada takes one to the side of the head.
Cada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gustafsson cracks Cada with a good jab.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gustafsson jabs at Cada's body.
Cada dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson jabs Cada right on the nose. Cada blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Cada right on the button with a cross.
Gustafsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cada will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Cada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cada moves out of range of the body kick from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Cada's head but Cada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Cada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson scores with a body shot.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Cada down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson lands with a cross.
Cada slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Cada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Cada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cada doesn't seem bothered though.
Cada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Cada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gustafsson lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Cada's ribs.
Cada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustafsson jabs at Cada's body.
Gustafsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow Cada down.
Cada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gustafsson!
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