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QFC Tournament 1050 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 4596 p4p, 4628 weight class) and Hilo Revenge (ranked 403 p4p, 408 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bateman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hip to be Square. Hilo Revenge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hilo Revenge!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revenge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Revenge lands with a kick to the temple. Bateman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bateman misses with a takedown
and Revenge counters with a head kick. That will keep Bateman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bateman fails with the takedown
and Revenge counters with a one-two to the body.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt
and Revenge counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Revenge is fending him off so far but Bateman persists. Nope, Revenge circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bateman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Revenge is looking to stand up but Bateman isn't so interested in that idea.
Revenge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bateman controls the pace.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman distracts Revenge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bateman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Revenge being controlled here, momentarily.
Bateman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bateman tries to free his leg and advance position but Revenge is retaining full guard.
Revenge is looking to stand up but Bateman isn't so interested in that idea.
Revenge is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Revenge keeps moving.
Bateman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Revenge's head.
Bateman cracks Revenge with a solid left hand.
 Revenge is rocked!
Bateman distracts Revenge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Revenge is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Revenge covers up, he's hurt! Bateman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bateman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bateman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Patrick Bateman thanked Strikers Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Waltur Hans (ranked 4632 p4p, 5259 weight class) and Ismail Yildirim (ranked 508 p4p, 434 weight class). Hans's entrance music is My Heart is Cold - Bad History. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waltur Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ismail Yildirim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yildirim enables Hans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yildirim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yildirim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hans passes into half guard.
Yildirim is looking to escape.
Hans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yildirim defends it well.
Hans is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yildirim is just riding it out for now. Hans eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hans seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Yildirim is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Waltur Hans!
An out of breath Waltur Hans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Jones (ranked 4618 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Drag Racer. A fine choice. Joshi Dell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Casey Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dell's head backwards.
Dell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dell feints the counter takedown.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dell is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Dell throws a big elbow that misses.
Dell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dell preventing the sweep.
Dell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Dell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones has control of Dell's left arm, preventing Dell from doing any damage.
Dell landing with the ground and pound.
Dell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a hook but Dell blocks it.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Dell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dell misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dell.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dell stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Dell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dell throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Dell counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dell but great work by Jones.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Dell struggling a bit here.
Dell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dell wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working Dell over with strikes.
Dell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dell is trying to control but can't.
Jones thows a huge punch but Dell dodges it nicely.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell on the ground.
Dell is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dell avoid being mounted?
Dell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dell trying to control here.
Dell gets back to full guard.
Dell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dell wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his hands on Dell's head, controlling the position.
Dell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pulls Dell in close to prevent any damage.
Jones keeping full guard, as Dell tries to pass.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dell cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Joshi Dell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshi Dell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dell moved out of range nicely.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Dell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Dell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dell moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones tests Dell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dell throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Dell.
Dell ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Dell instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Dell's takedown attempt.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Dell stalling.
Dell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Dell's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dell.
Dell has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Dell dives into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Dell pulled in close to control his posture.
Dell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dell from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dell pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Dell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Dell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dell is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dell is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is not content to let Dell control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dell is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joshi Dell.
I've got Dell 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Joshi Dell!
Joshi Dell wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harley Davidson (ranked 4531 p4p, 4582 weight class) and Morgan Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harley Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal swings for the body but Davidson moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Davidson attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.
Davidson takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidson feinted with a counter takedown.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Masvidal blocks the low kick.
Masvidal feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masvidal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davidson advances position into side control!
Davidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davidson off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Masvidal gets his way!
Masvidal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Masvidal looking for the choke but no joy.
Davidson trying to control the position but Masvidal manages to sink in the hooks.
Davidson can't escape the position.
Davidson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal working for the choke.
Davidson trying to control the hands but Masvidal breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to break free.
Masvidal is not going to allow Davidson to sit and survive in this position.
Davidson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Masvidal is not going to allow Davidson to sit and survive in this position.
Masvidal tightening his grip on Davidson, looking for the choke.
Masvidal not allowing Davidson to control his hands.
Davidson wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal avoiding Davidson 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson trying to control the action but Masvidal just sinks the hooks in.
Masvidal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davidson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Masvidal tightening his grip on Davidson, looking for the choke.
Masvidal looking for the RNC.
Davidson trying to control the hands but Masvidal breaks the grip.
Masvidal controlling well, preventing Davidson from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Masvidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Davidson moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal wants to clinch
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is working for a kimura but Masvidal is defending it quite comfortably.
Masvidal works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.
Davidson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masvidal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davidson has Masvidal in his guard.
Masvidal pushing down on Davidson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davidson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
Masvidal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is not content to let Masvidal control the position.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard but Masvidal has mounted him!
Davidson regains half guard.
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal seems to be looking for submissions.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Masvidal has control of the leg.
Davidson is looking to control Masvidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masvidal wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura here.
Davidson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson wants to control but Masvidal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Masvidal prevents Davidson from improving his position.
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Masvidal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davidson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal passes to full mount!
Davidson tries to hold on but Masvidal postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson is looking to get to half guard.
Masvidal tries to control but Davidson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Masvidal 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. This is the final round!
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davidson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson is looking to control Masvidal's arms but Masvidal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davidson has his back to the cage.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
Masvidal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Masvidal pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davidson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masvidal sees it coming and defends easily.
Davidson wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Masvidal wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy.
Masvidal gets full guard.
Davidson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masvidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Masvidal's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Davidson trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson won't allow Masvidal to sweep him here.
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Masvidal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard.
Davidson looking for a guillotine here but Masvidal defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masvidal pushing down on Davidson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davidson is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masvidal is working away from the top position though.
That's four 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.
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson is not content to let Masvidal control the position.
Masvidal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Masvidal sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masvidal 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Morgan Masvidal wins by unanimous decision!
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