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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal gets caught flat footed, as Iversen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Iversen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iversen landing with the ground and pound.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iversen won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet.
Masvidal is looking for a triangle but Iversen pushes his legs off easily.
Iversen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Iversen stands up over Masvidal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Iversen trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Iversen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iversen distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Iversenis looking to pass into half guard but Masvidal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Masvidal is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal looks gassed!
Iversen with a couple of short strikes.
Iversen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masvidal?
Masvidal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iversen is landing with some decent strikes but Masvidal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Iversen lands a big shot there that rocks Masvidal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Iversen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Masvidal is rocked!
Masvidal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Iversen finish him?
Iversen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Iversen cracks Masvidal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Iversen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masvidal on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Iversen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Iversen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iversen scoring with strikes but Masvidal is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Iversen.
Iversen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Iversen lands a big elbow.
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Masvidal tries to lock up and control but Iversen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masvidal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Iversen.
Iversen landing shots from mount.
Masvidal is trying to escape the mount.
Iversen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Masvidal is now in Iversen's guard. A big mistake from Iversen there, giving up the dominant position!
Iversen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Iversen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen tries to strike from the bottom.
Iversen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iversen tries to get out of the position.
Masvidal looking to sit in guard and control but Iversen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iversen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iversen is stalling in the full guard.
Iversen thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iversen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iversen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iversen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Iversen postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal has his takedown stuffed
and Iversen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iversen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masvidal has his foot on Iversen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iversen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Iversen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iversen misses with a series of wild punches.
Iversen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masvidal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Iversen working the head with strikes.
Iversen throws a strike aimed at the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal avoids it well.
Masvidal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Iversen is controlling him well.
Iversen tries to move to full mount but Masvidal actually manages to regain half guard.
Iversen wants to stand up but Masvidal manages to regain full guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iversen pushes down on Masvidal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen winds up and cracks Masvidal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iversen trying to control the pace.
Iversen slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Iversen working the head and body with strikes.
Iversen lands strikes from half guard.
Masvidal is not content to let Iversen control the position.
Nice strikes from Iversen there.
Iversen lands strikes from half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Iversen has control of the leg.
Iversen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iversen working Masvidal over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
Morten Iversen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iversen working the head and body with strikes.
Iversen is tying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iversen pushes down on Masvidal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Iversen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Iversen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masvidal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iversen is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iversen moves nicely into side control.
Iversen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Masvidal to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal taking a bit of punishment here - Iversen scoring with strikes.
Iversen working the head with strikes.
Iversen wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Iversen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Iversen working away.
Iversen with the ground and pound but Masvidal regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iversen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Iversen is having none of it.
Masvidal lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Iversen throws a strike but Masvidal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masvidal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Iversen wants to sweep here but Masvidal controlling him for the moment.
Iversen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Iversen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iversen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Masvidal regains guard immediately.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iversen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iversen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Iversen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
Oooh a lovely combination from Iversen sends Masvidal down but not out. Iversen dives into side control looking to finish.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Iversen working the ground and pound.
Iversen controls the position.
Iversen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Iversen landing a few strikes.
Iversen lands a nice forearm strike.
Iversen is putting a hurting on Masvidal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Iversen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masvidal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Iversen connects with a decent elbow.
Masvidal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iversen's best efforts.
Iversen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iversen looks to land a strike but Masvidal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen wants to stand but Masvidal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Iversen postures up.
Iversen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iversen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masvidal is trying to keep Iversen in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Iversen tries to score a body lock takedown but Masvidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masvidal is working for takedown but Iversen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iversen jumps guard.
Masvidal preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen is working hard here to advance position.
Iversen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal wants to stand but Iversen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iversen controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Iversen as he connects with a hook.
Iversen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iversen connects with the punch.
Iversen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Masvidal wants to control but Iversen postures up.
Masvidal is not content to let Iversen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Iversen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masvidal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Iversen postures up.
Masvidal is controlling Iversen's posture.
Iversen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen throws a big right hand that misses.
Iversen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Iversen is proving a slippery customer.
Iversen postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal's brow.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iversen landing with the ground and pound.
Iversen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iversen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Iversen looking to pass the guard.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iversen working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Iversen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iversen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Iversen!
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