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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 4834 p4p, 24718 weight class) and Benson Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gustafsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benson Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustafsson is in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is working an open guard so Gustafsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Gustafsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gustafsson gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson jumps guard.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustafsson, not yet.
Gustafsson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gustafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson trying to control here.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Gustafsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson kicks Gustafsson off and gets back to his feet.
Gustafsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gustafsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gustafsson, which made it look bad.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Anderson.
Gustafsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustafsson throws a counter high kick but Anderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gustafsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustafsson is in Anderson's guard.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustafsson controls the pace.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson closes the distance but Gustafsson moves to the side
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gustafsson controls the pace.
Gustafsson throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Anderson's guard.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Gustafsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Anderson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck for Gustafsson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Gustafsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustafsson continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Gustafsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Gustafsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Anderson.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson manages to pull guard.
Gustafsson pulls Anderson in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Anderson in his guard.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustafsson is on top in guard.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Anderson is working an open guard so Gustafsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Anderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson tries to stand but Gustafsson is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gustafsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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