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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Masteri (ranked 3169 p4p, 123 weight class) and Yhorm Cinder (ranked 2807 p4p, 111 weight class). Max Masteri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yhorm Cinder's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Masteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yhorm Cinder!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinder misses with a series of wild punches.
Max Masteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masteri.
Masteri fails with a takedown attempt.
Cinder shoots in and bounces Masteri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Masteri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cinder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masteri looking for a guillotine here but Cinder defends easily.
Cinder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cinder works over Masteri with some ground and pound from guard.
Masteri working for a triangle but Cinder defends it easily.
Cinder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masteri's guard.
Cinder looking to pass the guard.
Cinder wanted to stand there but Masteri had control of the position.
Cinder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masteri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cinder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cinder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cinder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cinder lands a couple of digs.
Cinder trying to control but Masteri is working from the bottom.
Masteri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cinder defends well.
Cinder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cinder trying to control the action but Masteri is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masteri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Cinder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Masteri tries to buck Cinder off but Cinder is having none of it.
Masteri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cinder's best efforts.
Cinder is looking to advance position but Masteri won't allow it.
Cinder moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Masteri.
Cinder is trying to get an arm triangle but Masteri is defending well.
Masteri is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masteri keeps working.
Cinder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cinder decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cinder misses with a few strikes there.
Masteri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masteri looks for a takedown but Cinder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Cinder sprawls well. He's pushed Masteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cinder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinder showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinder connects with a nice short shot to Masteri's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinder prevents Masteri from improving his position.
Well, if Cinder 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.
Nice strikes from Cinder there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yhorm Cinder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cinder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masteri pinned against the cage. Masteri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masteri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinder sprawls well. Cinder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masteri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinder showed some decent athleticism there.
Cinder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masteri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masteri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinder scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masteri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cinder pulls his head out easily.
Cinder wants to take a breather but Masteri is having none of it.
Cinder working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Cinder 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.
Cinder tries to pass to full mount but Masteri defends it.
Cinder stalling.
Cinder wants to stand up but Masteri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Masteri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cinder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masteri is trying to escape the mount.
Masteri is bucking up trying to escape but Cinder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cinder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cinder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masteri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cinder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masteri is squirming around, avoiding Cinder's attempts to control the action.
Masteri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cinder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cinder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Masteri is looking to improve his position but Cinder isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cinder lands a couple of good shots and Masteri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masteri is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cinder working for the choke.
Masteri is in bad spot here.
Cinder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cinder punishes Masteri with strikes from the back mount.
Masteri tries to roll but Cinder sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinder scores with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Cinder lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masteri breaks Cinder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cinder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinder seems keen to control Masteri's posture.
Masteri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cinder dives on top into guard.
Cinder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masteri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cinder passes into side control.
Cinder scoring with punches from side control.
Masteri manages to get back to half guard.
Cinder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cinder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masteri regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yhorm Cinder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cinder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinder wants it to stay on the feet.
Masteri shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masteri is defended easily by Cinder.
Cinder feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinder gets the takedown into side control.
Cinder wants to control but Masteri is keeping him busy.
Cinder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masteri, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinder working the head with strikes.
Masteri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cinder is looking for a sweep. Masteri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masteri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Masteri seems to be looking for submissions.
Cinder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masteri has gone for a leg lock! Cinder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masteri's guard.
Masteri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cinder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinder passes into half guard.
Cinder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masteri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cinder pulls his head out easily.
Cinder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cinder controlling the position easily from mount.
Masteri gets back to half guard.
Cinder content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinder slips a nice elbow through Masteri's hands, connecting with Masteri's forehead.
Masteri looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cinder passes into side control!
Cinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masteri keeps working.
Masteri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max Masteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cinder working the ground and pound.
Cinder controlling from side mount.
Masteri is looking for a sweep.
Cinder moves into full mount!
Masteri is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cinder wants to finish this one by submission but Masteri is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cinder.
BOOM! Cinder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masteri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cinder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masteri's face.
Yhorm Cinder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masteri taking shots to the head.
Masteri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Masteri flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Masteri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinder controlling his opponent.
Cinder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yhorm Cinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cinder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yhorm Cinder!
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