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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Hjalte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjorn Hjalte!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalte punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Hjalte looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Hjalte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hjalte jabs at Masvidal's body.
Hjalte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hjalte digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Hjalte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.
Hjalte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hjalte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hjalte thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hjalte stuffs the takedown.
Hjalte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hjalte slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Hjalte lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hjalte scores with a decent looking hook.
Hjalte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Hjalte lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Hjalte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masvidal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hjalte's guard.
Hjalte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hjalte wants to stand but Masvidal is controlling the position.
Masvidalis looking to pass into half guard but Hjalte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hjalte is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalte postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Masvidal holds on and takes a little breather.
Hjalte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hjalte controls the pace.
Hjalte wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Masvidal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hjalte!
Hjalte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hjalte misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjalte missing with punches from the bottom.
Hjalte is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Hjalte is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hjalte is trying to get back to full guard.
Hjalte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Masvidal trying to control the pace.
Hjalte is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Masvidal feints and as Hjalte raises his hands in defense, Masvidal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hjalte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masvidal's guard.
Hjalte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjalte trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hjalte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masvidal wants to sweep here but Hjalte controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjalte wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Masvidal, not yet.
Hjalte gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hjalte lands a really nice looking cross but Masvidal seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Hjalte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masvidal doesn't seem phased though.
Masvidal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hjalte thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
The crowd cheers as Hjalte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masvidal doesn't seem phased though.
Hjalte scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Hjalte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hjalte.
Hjalte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.
Hjalte connects with a looping right hand.
Hjalte jabs Masvidal right on the nose. Masvidal blinks but takes it well.
Hjalte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Hjalte blocks nicely.
Hjalte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Masvidal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masvidal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hjalte lands a body shot.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Hjalte moves out of range.
Hjalte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hjalte sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masvidal rushes Hjalte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal gets underhooks to prevent Hjalte's takedown attempt.
Masvidal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hjalte regains guard immediately.
Hjalte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masvidal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hjalte has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Hjalte's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalte thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Hjalte's attempts to control the action.
Masvidal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hjalte fails to take his opponent's back.
Hjalte tries to control but Masvidal wriggling away.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position but Hjalte isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Hjalte's attempts to control the action.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hjalte wants to get back to his feet but Masvidal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hjalte wants to stand but Masvidal is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal postures up.
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjalte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjalte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Masvidal!
Hjalte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
Hjalte throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Masvidal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hjalte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hjalte throwing strikes here but Masvidal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Masvidal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hjalte.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Hjalte's attempts to control the action.
Masvidal is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjalte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Masvidal because Hjalte loaded up on that one.
Hjalte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
Hjalte is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hjalte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away.
Hjalte thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hjalte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hjalte connects with a jab.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Hjalte does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Masvidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hjalte scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Hjalte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masvidal gets the takedown into side control.
Masvidal tries to advance to mount but Hjalte denies him.
Jorge Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hjalte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjalte trying to hold on to Masvidal's head to control him but Masvidal postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Masvidal in particular looking to stall.
Masvidal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hjalte wants to improve his position but Masvidal is controlling well.
Masvidal trying to control from half guard but Hjalte is working away.
Hjalte manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal content to stall in guard here.
Hjalte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
Hjalte is trying to keep Masvidal in close.
Hjalte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masvidal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hjalte is on top in guard.
Hjalte wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalte trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hjalte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hjalte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hjalte tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Hjalte is controlling him.
Masvidal wants to control the position but Hjalte says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hjalte thows a huge punch but Masvidal dodges it nicely.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Hjalte is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hjalte trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to kick Hjalte off but Hjalte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masvidal gets back to full guard.
Masvidal controlling Hjalte's posture.
Hjalte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masvidal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hjalte is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Masvidal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hjalte's back instead.
Hjalte trying to control the position but Masvidal manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masvidal, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Masvidal!
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pop
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