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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gray (ranked 2335 p4p, 2069 weight class) and Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 109 p4p, 98 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray dives in and scores a takedown into Kyrvänsyylä's guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Good body shot from Gray.
We've been hearing reports that Gray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Kyrvänsyylä's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gray pulls guard successfully.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray won't let him.
Gray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gray controlling the position.
Kyrvänsyylä would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gray seems keen to control Kyrvänsyylä's posture.
Gray continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants to sweep here but Kyrvänsyylä controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kyrvänsyylä keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray thows a huge punch but Kyrvänsyylä dodges it nicely.
Kyrvänsyylä has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gray trying to control from Kyrvänsyylä's half guard. Kyrvänsyylä has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Gray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the jab.
Hector Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to land a combination. Gray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Hector Gray has been cut.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to land a combination. Gray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyrvänsyylä unleashes a big counter combination but Gray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gray tries to clinch
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyrvänsyylä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray is looking to clinch but Kyrvänsyylä is avoiding it.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyrvänsyylä connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyrvänsyylä.
Gray has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyrvänsyylä swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray pushes Kyrvänsyylä up against the cage in a clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Gray dives in and grabs Kyrvänsyylä's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyrvänsyylä pushes down on Gray's head and hops out.
Gray scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gray throws a strike aimed at the side of Kyrvänsyylä's head but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it well.
Gray happy to just control the position for now.
Gray sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kyrvänsyylä is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kyrvänsyylä pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Kyrvänsyylä follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Gray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kyrvänsyylä!
Gray looking to control but instead Kyrvänsyylä has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray stops Kyrvänsyylä from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyrvänsyylä is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray trying to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä defending well.
Gray wants to control but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping him busy.
Gray is pressing down on Kyrvänsyylä's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyrvänsyylä is holding on for now.
Gray stops Kyrvänsyylä from getting back to his feet.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyrvänsyylä does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Kyrvänsyylä to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a few strikes there.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Gray tries for a takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kyrvänsyylä tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gray is in Kyrvänsyylä's guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
Hector Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray throws a strike but Kyrvänsyylä rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
Kyrvänsyylä is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand but Gray is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä wanted to stand there but Gray had control of the position.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyrvänsyylä is one step ahead there.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to stand but Gray is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gray working for submissions but it's allowed Kyrvänsyylä to get to half guard.
Gray wants to sweep but Kyrvänsyylä has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyrvänsyylä decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyrvänsyylä is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, Kyrvänsyylä circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray rushes Kyrvänsyylä and presses him up against the cage.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a left hand.
Gray is trying to pull guard but Kyrvänsyylä has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyrvänsyylä throws out a counter right but Gray avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Gray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kyrvänsyylä's waist but Kyrvänsyylä gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gray off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyrvänsyylä swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray goes for a double leg but Kyrvänsyylä avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kyrvänsyylä continues to drive forward.
Kyrvänsyylä slows down the pace here.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray prevents a body shot from Kyrvänsyylä.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyrvänsyylä pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyrvänsyylä. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyrvänsyylä fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kyrvänsyylä leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kyrvänsyylä on his heels. He'll look to pass Kyrvänsyylä's guard now, I'm sure.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
Gray wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand but Gray is controlling the position.
Gray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyrvänsyylä works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hector Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping the position.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand up but Gray is controlling him.
Gray wants to control from the top but Kyrvänsyylä keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray is keen to just control but Kyrvänsyylä is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gray is trying to control the action in half guard but Kyrvänsyylä is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to kick Gray off but Gray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to stand back up but Gray manages to pass into side control.
Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gray tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gray trying to control the action but Kyrvänsyylä is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gray lands some shots froms side control.
Einar Kyrvänsyylä is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyrvänsyylä is not content to let Gray control the position.
Gray cracks Kyrvänsyylä with a big elbow.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape but Gray is in control.
Gray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyrvänsyylä has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape but Gray is in control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Einar Kyrvänsyylä.
I've got Kyrvänsyylä winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
A less than humble Einar Kyrvänsyylä misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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