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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson McGinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGinley comes to the cage accompanied by I got this. Anderson McGinley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson McGinley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGinley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGinley misses with a left hand
and Punani counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGinley keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully.
Punani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punani looking to sit in guard and control but McGinley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGinley is looking to stand up but Punani won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punani looking for a sweep. Not yet Punani, not yet.
Punani trying to keep a closed guard but McGinley is proving a slippery customer.
McGinley won't allow Punani to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McGinley has passed into side control.
Punani is trying to improve his position.
Punani can't do much from the bottom here.
Punani gets back to half guard.
McGinley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Punani trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGinley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Punani.
Punani is trying is best to control the position here.
Punani trying to hold on to McGinley's head to control him but McGinley postures up.
Punani blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGinley.
Punani is trying to get back to full guard.
McGinley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani tries to get to full guard but McGinley has control of the leg.
McGinley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGinley looks to land a strike but Punani avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Punani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGinley's guard.
Punani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punani throwing strikes from guard but McGinley blocks nicely.
McGinley wants to stand up but Punani is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani looking to sit in guard and control but McGinley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGinley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punani looking for a sweep. Not yet Punani, not yet.
Punani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Punani is looking to advance position but McGinley won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinley.
Punani scores with a decent looking hook.
McGinley lands a lovely overhand right.
Punani moves out of range of the body kick.
McGinley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGinley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Punani.
McGinley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punani doesn't seem bothered though.
Punani blocks a head kick by McGinley.
Punani lunges at McGinley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGinley's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGinley counters with a solid body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Punani. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Punani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGinley.
McGinley lands a head kick!
McGinley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punani throws a jab but it's blocked by McGinley.
Anderson McGinley is winning the standup battle so far.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punani misses with a looping left.
Punani takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani shoots in looking for a takedown. McGinley tries to sprawl out of it but Punani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGinley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Punani throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McGinley to counter with a crisp jab.
McGinley throws a solid leg kick but Punani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGinley.
McGinley stuffs the takedown attempt from Punani. Punani gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGinley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punani is breathing heavily.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGinley connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for McGinley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punani connects with an inside leg kick.
McGinley throws a right hand that misses
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punani won't allow McGinley to sweep him here.
McGinley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGinley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punani is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani working some strikes from top position.
Punani stops McGinley from standing up.
Punani lands a couple of digs.
Punani wants to pass the guard but McGinley is keeping the position.
McGinley trying to control the position.
Punani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGinley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGinley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGinley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punani throws a big elbow that misses.
Punani throws a strike but McGinley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Punani trying to keep a closed guard but McGinley is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGinley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson McGinley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGinley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGinley misses with a body shot.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinley moves away.
McGinley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGinley thuds his shin into the meat of Punani's side.
McGinley throws a head kick that misses.
Punani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGinley looks to score with a jab to the body but Punani is just out of range.
McGinley throws a sloppy head kick
and Punani counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinley is not content to let Punani control the position.
McGinley stops Punani from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGinley is not content to let Punani control the position.
Punani content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McGinley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Punani's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani wants to pass to mount but McGinley is defending the position.
Punani wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGinley keeps working.
Punani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Punani wants to take a breather but McGinley is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGinley pushes Punani off looking to stand but Punani dives back in and keeps control.
Harry Punani has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Punani is looking to advance position but McGinley won't allow it.
Punani is looking to take a break and control but McGinley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Punani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Punani slips a jab from McGinley.
McGinley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punani is looking to slow McGinley down with leg kicks.
Punani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Punani doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinley circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
McGinley connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for McGinley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punani.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinley moves away.
McGinley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. McGinley does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinley lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punani tests McGinley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGinley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Punani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punani 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Punani!
A victorious Harry Punani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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