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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Wylde (ranked 2691 p4p, 2518 weight class) and Riptide Young Stallion (ranked 364 p4p, 346 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 cm
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Wylde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riptide Young Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Wylde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Wylde.
We've been told by Wylde's head coaches at Primal Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wylde doesn't manage to clinch there - Young Stallion circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Young Stallions head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wylde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Young Stallion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wylde just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wylde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wylde lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Wylde gets through Young Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wylde misses with some punches.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Wylde.
Young Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wylde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Young Stallion up against the cage.
Wylde can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Wylde cracks Young Stallion with a nice body shot.
Wylde lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young Stallion jumps guard.
Young Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde wants to stand and escape but instead Young Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Young Stallion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wylde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Young Stallion throws a strike but Wylde rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young Stallion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young Stallion is working an open guard so Wylde takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Young Stallion shakes it off.
Young Stallion defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wylde has managed to clinch.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Wylde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Young Stallion needs to keep his hands up - Wylde had a free shot at his head there.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Young Stallion shakes it off.
Young Stallion slips under a jab from Wylde.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wylde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young Stallion.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young Stallion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Wylde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young Stallion.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young Stallion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wylde working aggressively here.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young Stallion.
Young Stallion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young Stallion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wylde walks away with a smile on his face. Young Stallion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunnar Wylde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riptide Young Stallion.
Wylde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wylde defends it well.
Riptide Young Stallion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wylde tries to clinch up.
Wylde jabs Young Stallion right on the nose. Young Stallion blinks but takes it well.
Wylde lunges at Young Stallion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young Stallion's hand.
That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Wylde looks to land a combination but Young Stallion avoids it well.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde misses the jab.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Young Stallion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Young Stallion keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Wylde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wylde swings for the body but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Young Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wylde defends it well.
Young Stallion swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylde.
Young Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Young Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Wylde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Wylde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wylde throws a right hand that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Young Stallion.
Wylde pushes Young Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wylde cracks Young Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riptide Young Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnar Wylde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Wylde misses.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young Stallion manages to avoid it.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Wylde strikes.
Wylde lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wylde lands a nice looking body shot.
Wylde clobbers Young Stallion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde throws a jab when Young Stallion was well out of range.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
Wylde clobbers Young Stallion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wylde moves in looking to clinch but Young Stallion pushes him off.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde takes a swing at Young Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Wylde avoids it easily.
Young Stallion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wylde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young Stallion at a distance.
Gunnar Wylde is winning the standup battle so far.
Wylde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young Stallion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wylde to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wylde 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
Gunnar Wylde thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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