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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Michael Benoit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit scores with a jab to the head.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a single leg into guard. Benoit didn't expect that.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Benoit wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Benoit holds on and takes a little breather.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Benoit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benoit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Benoit misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Benoit.
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Benoit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benoit misses with a hook
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Benoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustafsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gustafsson takes one on the button.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benoit is looking to wear down Gustafsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gustafsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Benoit on his heels. He'll look to pass Benoit's guard now, I'm sure.
Benoit wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustafsson won't allow Benoit to sweep him here.
Benoit controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benoit misses the body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Gustafsson.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benoit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benoit misses with a hook
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benoit thinking.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gustafsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benoit to score with a decent uppercut.
Benoit misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michael Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benoit has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson gets to his feet. Benoit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Benoit misses with a body punch
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Benoit throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Benoit misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benoit thinking.
Benoit scores with a jab. Gustafsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benoit throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combo that has Benoit backing up. Benoit nods at Gustafsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Benoit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benoit, as that shot connected.
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from Benoit.
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a left to the body.
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Benoit!
Benoit tries to hold on but Gustafsson postures up.
Benoit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson controlling the pace for now.
Benoit is desperately trying to improve his position but Gustafsson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson controlling from the full mount.
Gustafsson prevents Benoit from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Benoit kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gustav Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Benoit tries to hold on but Gustafsson pushes him away.
Benoit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Benoit trying to control from the bottom.
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 stops Benoit from getting back to his feet.
Benoit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown. Benoit fights it but they end up in guard.
Benoit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benoit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benoit is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Gustafsson digs a good body shot into Benoit's ribs.
Benoit swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Benoit misses with a body shot
and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gustafsson.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson is trying to push Benoit away but Benoit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheers as Benoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustafsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease.
Benoit slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Benoit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benoit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gustafsson wants to get up but he can't break Benoit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benoit controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gustafsson tries to stand but Benoit is controlling from the bottom.
Benoit managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Benoit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Benoit lands with a nice body punch.
Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gustafsson won't allow Benoit to sweep him here.
Benoit is working an open guard so Gustafsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit misses with a left hand
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
Benoit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson won't allow Benoit to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benoit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Benoit wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit thows a body shot but no joy.
Benoit misses with a body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson stands up from Benoit's guard - Gustafsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benoit throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benoit won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benoit keeps working.
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benoit trying to remain calm as Gustafsson controls from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Benoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benoit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustafsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Benoit works Gustafsson's body with a nice hook.
Benoit throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gustafsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benoit with a nice cross.
Benoit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustafsson in his tracks.
Benoit throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Benoit will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit throws an off balance right hand
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Benoit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Benoit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benoit misses with a left hand
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benoit's guard.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Benoit is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustafsson trying to control but Benoit is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustav Gustafsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Benoit misses with a left hand
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Benoit as he connects with a hook.
Benoit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benoit misses with a hook
and Gustafsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benoit's guard now.
Gustafsson is fighting to break Benoit's control of his arms but Benoit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit wants to stand and escape but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Benoit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.
Michael Benoit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
Benoit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.
Benoit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benoit throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Benoit ducks under and follows up with a left that Benoit also avoids with ease.
Benoit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benoit misses with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gustafsson seems content to control.
Gustafsson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Benoit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit wants to stand back up but Gustafsson manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Benoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Benoit throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Benoit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustafsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benoit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit misses the body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gustafsson is fighting to break Benoit's control of his arms but Benoit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson prevents Benoit from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustav Gustafsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Benoit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Benoit misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benoit jabs Gustafsson right on the nose. Gustafsson blinks but takes it well.
Benoit throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Benoit wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to bench press Gustafsson off him but Gustafsson keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Benoit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson decides to stand back up.
Benoit misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Benoit lands a body shot.
Benoit misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Benoit won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit regains half guard.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit controlling the position well.
Gustafsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Benoit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson prevents Benoit from standing back up.
Gustafsson prevents Benoit from improving his position.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Benoit is defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benoit throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Benoit.
Benoit stuffs the takedown.
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Benoit!
Benoit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benoit wants to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Michael Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustav Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustafsson looking to control but Benoit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gustafsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson is the new bantamweight champion!
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