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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Mundi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Mundi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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283 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Mundi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Mundi is having none of it.
Eriksson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mundi circles away.
Mundi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Horrible takedown by Eriksson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mundi which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Eriksson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mundi which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi is looking to clinch.
Eriksson darts in trying to clinch
and Mundi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mundi has double underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mundi has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eriksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eriksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Mundi holds him up against the cage and eventually Eriksson drops back down to his feet.
Mundi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mundi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Eriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mundi is pushing Eriksson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Eriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
Mundi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Mundi.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mundi as he avoids it easily.
Eriksson rushes Mundi and presses him up against the cage.
Eriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mundi has double underhooks.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mundi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eriksson is trying to drag Mundi to the mat but Mundi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mundi avoiding damage as Eriksson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Mundi won't allow it.
Mundi stalling the fight.
Eriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Mundi controls the action.
Mundi controlling the action here for a moment.
Eriksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mundi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eriksson tries to clinch up
and Mundi moves into the clinch.
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.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Mundi won't allow it.
Mundi prevents a body shot from Eriksson.
Eriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mundi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eriksson up against the cage.
Mundi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eriksson's efforts to push away.
Eriksson tries for a takedown but Mundi manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Eriksson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mundi avoiding damage.
Eriksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Mundi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mundi stuffs the takedown attempt from Eriksson. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mundi avoids the body shot from Eriksson.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mundi but Mundi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eriksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mundi closes the distance but Eriksson moves to the side
and Eriksson counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mundi forces Eriksson back against the cage and clinches.
Mundi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is trying to break the clinch but Mundi is controlling him.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Mundi holds him up against the cage and eventually Eriksson drops back down to his feet.
Mundi is stalling here.
Eriksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mundi won't allow it.
Eriksson looking for a takedown.
Eriksson wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mundi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mundi has Eriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Eriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mundi avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Mundi.
Eriksson tries to clinch but Mundi moves away
and Mundi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mundi.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mundi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mundi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mundi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mundi walks away with a smile on his face. Eriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mundi as he jumps to the side.
Mundi tries to clinch there but Eriksson circles away.
Eriksson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Eriksson throws a wild body kick that Mundi sees coming a mile off.
Eriksson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mundi counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mundi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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.
Eriksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mundi effectively controlling the action here.
Mundi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Eriksson stalling.
Eriksson fails to pull guard.
Eriksson being controlled against the cage.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Mundi holds him up against the cage and eventually Eriksson drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Mundi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mundi has Eriksson up against the cage in a clinch.
Eriksson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mundi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mundi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mundi controls his hands.
Eriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mundi has double underhooks.
Eriksson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mundi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundi wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mundi is looking to clinch but Eriksson is avoiding it.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Mundi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mundi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eriksson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Eriksson lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mundi keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Mundi controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself.
Eriksson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gordon Mundi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson shoots in but Mundi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Mundi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eriksson wants to clinch but Mundi slips to the side
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Mundi counters by clinching up.
Mundi has Eriksson pressed against the cage, preventing Eriksson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eriksson tries to pull guard but Mundi holds him up against the cage and eventually Eriksson drops back down to his feet.
Eriksson jumps guard but Mundi stands there with Eriksson around his waist. Eriksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mundi stalls.
Eriksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eriksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mundi prevents it.
Mundi is pushing Eriksson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gordon Mundi.
I've got Mundi 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Mundi!
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energy
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hype
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