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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Gunines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Islaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henri Gunines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Islaw!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunines avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunines stuffs the takedown.
Gunines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Islaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunines rushes Islaw and presses him up against the cage.
Islaw stalling.
Islaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunines.
Come on Islaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunines gets caught flat footed, as Islaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gunines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Islaw slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Islaw pulls his head out easily.
Gunines is not content to let Islaw control the position.
Islaw stalling.
Gunines is refusing to be controlled, as Islaw sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islaw throwing shots but Gunines is blocking nicely.
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.
Islaw trying to control the action but Gunines is working from the bottom.
Islaw passes to side control.
Gunines wants to control but Islaw postures up.
Islaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islaw on the ground.
Gunines tries to bench press Islaw off him but Islaw keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islaw decides to stand back up. Islaw steps back and let's Gunines get back to his feet.
Islaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunines counters with a body kick that stops Islaw in his tracks momentarily.
Islaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunines sprawls well. He's pushed Islaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Henri Gunines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Islaw.
Islaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunines but Gunines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Islaw looks winded!
Islaw has a takedown stuffed.
Gunines has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines has Islaw pushed against the cage.
Gunines keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islaw's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Gunines.
Islaw tries to pull guard but Gunines won't allow it.
Gunines has Islaw pressed against the cage, preventing Islaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Islaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunines shoots for a double leg takedown but Islaw sprawls well. He's pushed Gunines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunines blocks a jab.
Gunines tries to counter with a takedown but Islaw is quick to defend against it.
Islaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gunines to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunines rushes Islaw and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Gunines dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Islaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Islaw's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Islaw manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Islaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunines smiles and moves away.
Islaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunines sprawls well. He's pushed Islaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunines seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Islaw with a poor takedown
and Gunines counters with a solid body kick.
Henri Gunines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Islaw.
Islaw leaves Gunines with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunines lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Eric Islaw has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunines closes this distance looking for a takedown but Islaw circles away.
Islaw tries for a takedown but Gunines sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunines thuds a left hand into Islaw's body.
Gunines tries for a takedown but Islaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines pushes Islaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Islaw is breathing heavily.
Gunines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunines shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Islaw as he jumps to the side.
Islaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Islaw tries to get set, Gunines tries to push him back and clinch up but Islaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Islaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunines closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunines is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Islaw to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is pressed up against the cage. Islaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunines down to the mat. Gunines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunines throws a front kick that sends Islaw stumbling back into the cage.
Islaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunines.
Islaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Islaw lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gunines will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut there from Gunines.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunines misses with a takedown attempt - Islaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islaw has managed to clinch.
Islaw jumps guard but Gunines turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Islaw is trying to pull guard but Gunines has him pressed against the cage.
Islaw is trying to pull guard but Gunines has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Gunines to work.
Gunines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunines dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Islaw. That did some damage!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunines is working for takedown but Islaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunines gets a clinch.
Gunines has Islaw pressed against the cage, preventing Islaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunines paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunines is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Islaw.
Islaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Gunines with that takedown attempt.
Gunines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Henri Gunines will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Islaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunines fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunines fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunines is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islaw can do to turn this around?
Islaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Islaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islaw successfully pulls guard.
Gunines stops Islaw from standing up.
Islaw kicks Gunines off and gets to his feet.
Henri Gunines is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunines lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines instigates a clinch.
Islaw is trying to break the clinch but Gunines has him pressed against the cage.
Islaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Islaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunines smiles and moves away.
Islaw misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Islaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunines, which made it look bad.
Islaw fails with the takedown
and Gunines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Islaw thinking.
Henri Gunines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Islaw.
Gunines shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Islaw sprawls well. Islaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunines gets slowly back to his feet.
Islaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunines shoots in looking for a takedown but Islaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Islaw tries to clinch but Gunines is having none of it.
Gunines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Islaw walks away with a smile on his face. Gunines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Islaw.
Gunines throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Islaw's waist but Islaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunines off to one side.
Islaw closes the distance and pushes Gunines back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gunines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islaw stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Gunines. No joy for Islaw on that attempt.
Islaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gunines scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Islaw 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.
Islaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunines keeping moving, preventing Islaw from controlling successfully.
Islaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is refusing to be controlled, as Islaw sits in half guard.
Islaw stalling.
Islaw wants to pass to mount but Gunines is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islaw looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Islaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunines has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Gunines!
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FIGHT
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