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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Einar Ryhein (ranked 5728 p4p, 24949 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 553 p4p, 596 weight class). Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prayer. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einar Ryhein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryhein tries to sprawl out of it but Masvidal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryhein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masvidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Einar Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masvidal's knee momentarily.
Masvidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryhein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryhein but Ryhein pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masvidal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryhein is fending him off so far but Masvidal persists. Nope, Ryhein circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryhein as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryhein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
Einar Ryhein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Masvidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
As Masvidal backs away, Ryhein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Ryhein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masvidal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryhein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal looks winded!
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to work over Masvidal's front leg with a kick but Masvidal checks it.
Masvidal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryhein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal with a poor takedown
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Masvidal 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryhein. Masvidal shrugs it off though.
Masvidal tries for a takedown but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masvidal has a takedown stuffed.
Ryhein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryhein tries to land a front kick but Masvidal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Masvidal with that takedown attempt.
Ryhein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryhein pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhein breaks from the clinch.
Ryhein scores with a leg kick.
Ryhein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Masvidal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryhein defends it well.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Ryhein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryhein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.
Ryhein lands a right hook to the body.
Ryhein is looking to slow Masvidal down with leg kicks.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masvidal shoots in and drives through. Ryhein sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryhein stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Ryhein.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ryhein dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masvidal shoots in for a double leg but Ryhein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryhein tried to counter with a leg kick but Masvidal avoided it.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches up with Ryhein, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes Ryhein against the cage but Ryhein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryhein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryhein throws out a powerful jab.
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Einar Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryhein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryhein half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ryhein.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses.
Ryhein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryhein lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Ryhein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masvidal is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryhein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryhein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein avoids it really well and circles away.
Masvidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
Ryhein tried to counter with a leg kick but Masvidal avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryhein.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ryhein. Masvidal shrugs it off though.
Masvidal has his takedown stuffed
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Masvidal was not able to check.
Ryhein throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masvidal's knee momentarily.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
Ryhein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Masvidal with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masvidal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryhein counters with a nice leg kick.
Masvidal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryhein can pounce on him.
Masvidal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ryhein is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Masvidal.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a big head kick but Masvidal shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryhein as he connects with a hook.
Masvidal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryhein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masvidal somewhat.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses.
Ryhein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masvidal on the side of the head.
Ryhein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Ryhein gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Masvidal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches up with Ryhein, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes Ryhein against the cage but Ryhein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryhein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Einar Ryhein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masvidal's knee momentarily.
Ryhein gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masvidal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryhein is on top in guard.
Ryhein is stalling in the full guard.
Ryhein throws a big right hand that misses.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Ryhein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryhein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryhein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ryhein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Masvidal trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ryhein.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Masvidal shoots for a takedown but Ryhein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryhein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Einar Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick.
Masvidal has a takedown stuffed.
Ryhein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masvidal just manages to avoid it.
Ryhein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Einar Ryhein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryhein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masvidal.
Ryhein rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal jumps guard but Ryhein stands there with Masvidal around his waist. Masvidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryhein digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryhein just leaning against Masvidal, taking a breather.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einar Ryhein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryhein 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einar Ryhein!
The defeated Jorge Masvidal had this to say: 'I got taught respect because if not, somebody's gonna make you respect them'.
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energy
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hype
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