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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 2831 p4p, 22016 weight class) and Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tynkkynen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cow herd - Fields. On his way into the cage it seems that Alexander Gustafson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexander Gustafson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miro Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tynkkynen throws a jab when Gustafson was well out of range.
Gustafson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustafson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tynkkynen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tynkkynen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gustafson with a body shot.
Tynkkynen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gustafson.
Gustafson drives through with a takedown into Tynkkynen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gustafson trying to control but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
Tynkkynen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tynkkynen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafson is one step ahead there.
Gustafson advances to half guard.
Tynkkynen gets back to full guard.
Gustafson passes Tynkkynen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson is looking to advance position but Tynkkynen won't allow it.
Gustafson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tynkkynen is just riding it out for now. Gustafson eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafson prevents Tynkkynen from improving his position.
Gustafson controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tynkkynen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gustafson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tynkkynen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafson is taking a breather. Tynkkynen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gustafson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustafson trying to control the action but Tynkkynen is working from the bottom.
Tynkkynen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafson looking to finish with strikes here!
Gustafson is looking to work his way around to Tynkkynen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gustafson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gustafson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafson throws a sloppy strike and Tynkkynen uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Tynkkynen has ended up in Gustafson's guard.
Gustafson is trying to keep Tynkkynen in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson working a defensive guard but Tynkkynen passes into half guard.
Gustafson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tynkkynen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gustafson moves into full guard.
Gustafson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tynkkynen's guard.
Tynkkynen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tynkkynen, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafson wants to pass the guard but Tynkkynen is keeping the position.
Gustafson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tynkkynen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tynkkynen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson working for a triangle but Tynkkynen defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
That's time! Gustafson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gustafson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustafson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tynkkynen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tynkkynen throws out a counter right but Gustafson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tynkkynen sprawls well. Tynkkynen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tynkkynen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gustafson.
Tynkkynen missing with a left hand there. Gustafson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown but Tynkkynen shows good takedown defense.
Gustafson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Gustafson finds it's way through Tynkkynen's defenses.
Gustafson wants to clinch
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gustafson misses.
The fighters circling - Tynkkynen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustafson wants to clinch.
Gustafson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tynkkynen defends well and Gustafson ends up having to push Tynkkynen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tynkkynen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gustafson.
Tynkkynen is pressed up against the cage. Gustafson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tynkkynen down to the mat. Tynkkynen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook.
Gustafson forces Tynkkynen back against the cage and clinches.
Gustafson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tynkkynen is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tynkkynen.
Gustafson misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafson.
Gustafson jumps guard but Tynkkynen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen misses with a body punch.
Tynkkynen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafson is working for takedown but Tynkkynen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tynkkynen tries a body shot but Gustafson blocks it.
Gustafson takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen presses Gustafson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gustafson lands a left hand.
Tynkkynen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafson tries to score a body lock takedown but Tynkkynen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gustafson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tynkkynen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tynkkynen's guard now, I'm sure.
Gustafson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tynkkynen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tynkkynen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustafson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tynkkynen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen wants to stand up but Gustafson is controlling him.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tynkkynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexander Gustafson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustafson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tynkkynen is keeping the position for now.
Gustafson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafson laying and praying for a moment but Tynkkynen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gustafson is stalling here. Tynkkynen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gustafson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tynkkynen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gustafson wants to control but Tynkkynen postures up.
Tynkkynen controlling from side mount.
Gustafson tries to bench press Tynkkynen off him but Tynkkynen keeps the position.
Gustafson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gustafson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tynkkynen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tynkkynen's back!
Tynkkynen prevents Gustafson from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miro Tynkkynen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Gustafson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tynkkynen defends it nicely.
Gustafson tries to clinch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Gustafson takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
Gustafson slips a straight right by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafson manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen takes one to the chin there.
Gustafson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tynkkynen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustafson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tynkkynen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafson somewhat.
Tynkkynen throws out a counter right but Gustafson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tynkkynen.
Gustafson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gustafson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tynkkynen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tynkkynen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tynkkynen tries to throw a body punch but Gustafson avoids it by throwing Tynkkynen back against the cage.
Gustafson tries a knee to the head but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gustafson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tynkkynen tries to work over Gustafson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gustafson backwards.
Tynkkynen lands a left hand.
Tynkkynen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafson.
A head kick by Gustafson misses
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice uppercut.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tynkkynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tynkkynen counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Gustafson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafson tries to clinch
and Tynkkynen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tynkkynen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tynkkynen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tynkkynen is retaining full guard.
Gustafson throwing strikes from guard but Tynkkynen blocks nicely.
Gustafson looking to sit in guard and control but Tynkkynen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gustafson working for submissions but it's allowed Tynkkynen to get to half guard.
Gustafson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tynkkynen pulls his head out easily.
Tynkkynen stalling.
Gustafson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson tries to roll over but Tynkkynen keeps him under control.
Gustafson is pressing down on Tynkkynen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustafson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tynkkynen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafson.
Tynkkynen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miro Tynkkynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tynkkynen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miro Tynkkynen!
Miro Tynkkynen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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