A light heavyweight top contender bout between Alexander Gustafsson (Pictured) and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua served as “UFC on FOX: Henderson vs. Diaz’s” co-featured attraction.
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Key Arena in Seattle, Washington is hosting tonight’s festivities. The show is headlined by a lightweight title tilt between champ Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz.
Betting Line:
Favorite (-) Underdog (+)
Alexander Gustafsson -220
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua +175
Here is the play-by-play from Penn vs. MacDonald:
1stRound:
It appeared that Shogun slipped on a kick attempt and Gustafsson followed him to the canvas to attack. The youngster is a little too careless with his assault and almost gets caught in a kneebar submission. They get to their feet. Shogun connects with a knee to the dome while in the clinch. Shogun tags him with a right hand and follows up with a takedown. Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage.
2ndRound:
Shogun connects with a right hand. Shogun attempted to trip his opponent to the mat, but Gustafsson ends up on top for a moment. Shogun forges ahead and scores with a flurry. Gustafsson trips the former champ to the ground, though isn’t able to keep him there. However, he tags Shogun with some strikes as they separate.
3rdRound:
Shogun’s right eye is starting to swell. Gustafsson working hard for a takedown and secures it. Shogun easily pushes him away and they are back to their feet. Gustafsson plants him on his back again. Shogun scrambles free, but eats a kick to the body that clearly hurt him. Two minutes remaining and Shogun looks far more tired than the Swede. Gustafsson clocks him with a front kick to the grill.
Official Result:
Alexander Gustafsson Defeated Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via Unanimous Decision ( 30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
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