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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UnderGround FC 73
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Masala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoldyk pinned against the cage. Zoldyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zoldyk lands a two punch combo.
Zoldyk misses with a head kick.
Masala with a poor takedown
and Zoldyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masala is defended easily by Zoldyk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Masala misses.
Zoldyk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masala misses with a double jab
enabling Zoldyk to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Masala.
Zoldyk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Masala shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyk shows good takedown defense.
Masala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyk avoids it really well and circles away.
Killua Zoldyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masala looks to throw the jab but Zoldyk is out of range.
Masala has his takedown stuffed
and Zoldyk counters with a nice uppercut.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala throws a series of punches but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Zoldyk unleashes a big counter combination but Masala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoldyk sprawls well. Zoldyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoldyk sprawls well. Zoldyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Zoldyk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Masala shoots in and gets a takedown into Zoldyk's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala throwing strikes from guard but Zoldyk blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masala wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Zoldyk has Masala pulled in close to control his posture.
Masala controlling from the top position.
Zoldyk is trying to control the position but Masala postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zoldyk keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoldyk throws a sloppy head kick and Masala moves out of range easily.
Masala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zoldyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoldyk throws out a counter right but Masala avoids it with no problem.
Masala throws a body punch but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Zoldyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala tries for a takedown but Zoldyk circles away easily
enabling Zoldyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Masala has his takedown stuffed
and Zoldyk counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua Zoldyk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Masala shoots for a takedown but Zoldyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zoldyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zoldyk.
Masala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zoldyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoldyk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masala looks for a takedown but Zoldyk sprawls well.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zoldyk enables Masala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zoldyk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk has Masala pulled in close to control his posture.
Masala distracts Zoldyk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Zoldyk controls Masala momentarily but Masala frees himself.
Zoldyk controlling Masala's posture.
Zoldyk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoldyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoldyk is one step ahead there.
Masala lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zoldyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Zoldyk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Masala is staying active.#T3#
Zoldyk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Masala connects with a decent elbow.
Masala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masala lands a nice forearm strike.
Masala lands some shots froms side control.
Zoldyk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Masala is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zoldyk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoldyk keeps working. #T4#
Zoldyk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masala's best efforts.
Zoldyk tries to roll over but Masala keeps him under control.#SUB#
Masala seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zoldyk has recovered full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoldyk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masala wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Masala lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zoldyk cracks Masala with a right hand to the side of the head.
No luck for Masala with that takedown attempt.
Masala throws a head kick that misses.
Masala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Masala.
Zoldyk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zoldyk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masala doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Masala scores with a takedown into Zoldyk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk controlling the position.#SUB2#
Zoldyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zoldyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there. #T1#
Zoldyk is adopting a defensive guard.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Masala landing with the ground and pound.
Zoldyk looking to control.
Zoldyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paavo Masala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masala is in close to Zoldyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zoldyk looking to control.
Zoldyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Masala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Masala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zoldyk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zoldyk has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Masala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masala is adopting a defensive guard.
Zoldyk won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Zoldyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masala has Zoldyk pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Masala looking for a guillotine here but Zoldyk defends easily.
#T4#
Zoldyk throws a strike but Masala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Masala lands a couple of digs.
Masala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoldyk is keeping the position for now.
Zoldyk looking to control.
Zoldyk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masala trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Masala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masala 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 63
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Masala misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Masala avoids a kick to the body.
Masala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nurmagomedov as he jumps to the side.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masala throws a body shot but no joy.
Masala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masala's guard.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Masala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at K.O Heaven inform us that Masala has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Masala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurmagomedov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masala working the ground and pound.#T3#
Masala wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Masala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Masala throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurmagomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.
Nurmagomedov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Bears Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Masala is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Masala sits in half guard.
Masala trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #T4#
Masala throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala misses with a head shot. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masala advances to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Masala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nurmagomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masala.
Masala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Masala dives in and scores a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masala throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Masala dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A lazy body kick from Nurmagomedov #TD2#
and Masala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Masala control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
#T2#
Masala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Masala connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Masala is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masala. #SUB2#
Masala seems to be looking for submissions.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Masala is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
Masala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Masala lands with a punch from half guard.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Masala seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Masala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Masala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Masala trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala with a nice head shot there.
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masala is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Masala postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving. #T2#
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurmagomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Masala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masala pulls Nurmagomedov in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masala shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masala.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Nurmagomedov, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Nurmagomedov against the cage but Nurmagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Masala. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to score with a low kick but Masala moves his leg out of the way.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masala darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Masala into the cage.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala throws the left hand but Nurmagomedov avoids the punch easily.
Nurmagomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Masala tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Masala is working away.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paavo Masala (ranked 1521 p4p, 178 weight class) and Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 554 p4p, 0 weight class). St. Georges is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paavo Masala! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St. Georges sprawls well. St. Georges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
St. Georges gets caught flat footed, as Masala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Masala (2) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Masala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masala wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
Masala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St. Georges is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St. Georges has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masala (2) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Masala (2) vs (5) St. Georges
Masala can't do much from the bottom here.
Masala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Masala denies him.
St. Georges controls the position.
Masala is trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position.
Masala is looking for a sweep.
Masala manages to get back to half guard.
Masala tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Masala wants to control but St. Georges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Masala trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Masala defending well.
Masala regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St. Georges's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masala (4) vs (5) St. Georges
Masala stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges is pulling down on Masala's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masala wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Masala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masala trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage.
Masala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but St. Georges manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masala has St. Georges in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masala (4) vs (7) St. Georges
Masala is pulling down on St. Georges's head. It's preventing any offense from St. Georges, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that St. Georges has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
St. Georges preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masala keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Masala is keeping the position.
St. Georges is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masala pulls St. Georges in to control the position.
Masala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St. Georges stands and throws Masala's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Masala (4) vs (10) St. Georges
Masala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on St. Georges's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
Masala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but St. Georges manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Masala (4) vs (13) St. Georges
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
St. Georges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Masala tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
Masala is working hard here to advance position.
Masala tries to lock up and control but St. Georges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masala working to try and regain half guard.
St. Georges avoids the attempt from Masala to control.
St. Georges controlling from mount.
Masala is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges controlling from the full mount.
Masala is looking to get to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Masala wants to control but St. Georges is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masala is trying desperately to improve position.
St. Georges controlling the pace for now.
Masala tries to hold on but St. Georges postures up.
Masala tries to reverse the position but St. Georges maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Masala tries to hold on but St. Georges pushes him away.
St. Georges controlling his opponent.
Masala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
St. Georges stalling.
St. Georges is thwarting Masala's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges prevents Masala from improving his position.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Masala defending well.
Masala tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges is controlling the pace.
Masala trying to control but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges prevents Masala from improving his position.
St. Georges tries to pass to full mount but Masala defends it.
Masala tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Masala is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
Masala tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
Masala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masala.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges wins on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Galeos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Masala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galeos defends it nicely.
Masala dives in and grabs Galeos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galeos pushes down on Masala's head and hops out.
Galeos scores with a jab to the body.
Galeos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Masala misses.
A left lands for Galeos.
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Galeos, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Galeos against the cage but Galeos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Masala with that takedown attempt.
Galeos throws a right and a left that Masala avoids nicely.
Masala drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galeos sprawls and moves away.
Galeos throws a looping overhand right but Masala ducks down to avoid it.
Galeos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masala manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masala goes for a double leg but Galeos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galeos continues to drive forward.#TD#
Masala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galeos has hold of Masala's hands but Masala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB#
Masala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galeos sees it coming and defends easily.
Masala is looking to take a break and control but Galeos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galeos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galeos is trying to stand.
Masala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Masala connects with a nice short shot to Galeos's temple.
Galeos pushes Masala off looking to stand but Masala dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Masala is looking for a kimura here.
Galeos is trying to stand back up but Masala is controlling him
#T2#
Masala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Galeos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Galeos is in trouble now - Masala has advanced to mount!
Galeos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing that Masala has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Masala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masala working Galeos over with strikes here.
Masala is landing with some decent strikes but Galeos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3##SUB#
Masala working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Masala 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.
The referee warns Galeos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masala working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Masala jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galeos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Masala landing strikes.
Masala scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Masala is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galeos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galeos is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Masala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Galeos some visible discomfort.
Masala is working Galeos over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masala lands some shots froms side control.
Masala wants to control but Galeos is keeping him busy.
Masala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Galeos some visible discomfort.
Masala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masala working the ground and pound.
Masala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Galeos is rocked!
Masala in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Galeos is still in real trouble! Can Masala finish him?
Masala works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that round.
That's time! Masala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Masala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Galeos seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Masala drives through with a takedown into guard.
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Masala is working Galeos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masala postures up and lands a big shot to Galeos's brow.
Paavo Masala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galeos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masala trying to control but Galeos is working from the bottom.
Masala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galeos can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala is working Galeos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Masala with a nice head shot there.
Masala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masala won't allow Galeos to get back to his feet.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masala passes into half guard.
Masala lands strikes from half guard.
Masala winds up and cracks Galeos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Galeos has hold of Masala's hands but Masala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masala works his way into full mount!
Masala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Galeos?
Galeos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Galeos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos is trying to stand.
Masala cracks Galeos with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Masala!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Masala misses with a two punch combination.
Masala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masala.
Masala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Zoldyk's face as Masala controls the position.
Masala trying to control the action but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Masala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zoldyk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Zoldyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zoldyk tries to roll over but Masala keeps him under control.
Zoldyk gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Masala trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom.
Masala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Masala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoldyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masala's guard. #REVR#
Masala trying to control the position here.
Zoldyk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masala looking to control.
Masala wants to sweep here but Zoldyk controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Zoldyk looking to sit in guard and control but Masala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoldyk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Zoldyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masala wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Masala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masala cracks Zoldyk with a big right hand but Zoldyk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zoldyk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zoldyk sprawls well. Zoldyk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Zoldyk connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Zoldyk.
Masala goes for a double leg but Zoldyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoldyk continues to drive forward.
Killua Zoldyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.
Masala slips a jab and a cross from Zoldyk.
Masala shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Masala scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zoldyk is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Zoldyk is defending against the submission attempts here by Masala.
Zoldyk is trying to maintain the position but Masala is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Zoldyk is not content to let Masala control the position.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk gets full guard.
Masala is in close to Zoldyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoldyk's head.#SUB#
Zoldyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masala trying to control but Zoldyk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Masala won't allow Zoldyk to sweep him here.
Masala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoldyk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masala forces his way into half guard.
Masala prevents Zoldyk from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Masala seems to be looking for submissions.
Masala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zoldyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masala scores with a shot to the body.
Killua Zoldyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoldyk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zoldyk misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Masala decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zoldyk's guard.#SUB#
Zoldyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masala pushing down on Zoldyk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zoldyk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala postures up in Zoldyk's guard and throws a big left but Zoldyk blocks it.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala works over Zoldyk with some ground and pound from guard.
Zoldyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zoldyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masala manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zoldyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masala is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Zoldyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Masala is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zoldyk with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Masala looking for a guillotine here but Zoldyk defends easily.
Zoldyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoldyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoldyk preventing the sweep. #T2#
Masala has momentary wrist control but Zoldyk slips an elbow through the middle.
Zoldyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Masala is retaining full guard.
Zoldyk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zoldyk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masala trying to control the position.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masala is adopting a defensive guard.
Masala trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala looking for a sweep. Not yet Masala, not yet.
Masala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoldyk throwing strikes from guard but Masala blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paavo Masala.
I've got Masala 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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paavo Masala!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 23
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Masala dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.#SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Masala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masala works his way back into a safe position though.
Masala trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Masala doesn't defend quickly enough and Brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Masala escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Brown!
Jay Brown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness Supremacy
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Masala looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bak!
Masala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Masala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masala cracks Bak with a big right hand but Bak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bak's coaches at JAG Battle Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Masala working the ground and pound but Bak is defending the strikes.
Masala cracks Bak with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bak has one of Masala's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Masala is chipping away with strikes.
Masala in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Masala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masala fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Bak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Bak is rocked!
Masala is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Bak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masala lands some shots froms side control.
Bak trying to remain calm as Masala controls from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Masala working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Masala in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bak looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Masala turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Masala!
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Event:
JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Masala on that attempt.
Day changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Day feints and as Masala raises his hands in defense, Day changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Day's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masala keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day postures up in Masala's guard and throws a big left but Masala blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala trying to control the position here.
Day preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Masala has wrist control.#T1#
Day scoring with some ground and pound.
Masala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Masala has wrist control.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Day working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masala's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Day is working Masala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Day postures up in Masala's guard and throws a big left but Masala blocks it.
Day being controlled here momentarily.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Day passes into half guard.
Masala manages to get to full guard.
Day looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Day working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masala's head.#T2#
Day chips away with some ground and pound.
Day postures up.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Masala blocks nicely.
Day scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masala looking for a sweep. Not yet Masala, not yet.
Masala trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
Masala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day cracks Masala with a solid left hand.
Masala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Masala blocks nicely. #T3#
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day working some strikes from top position.
Day missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Day manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Day pulls Masala in to control the position.
Masala is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Day pulls Masala in close to prevent any damage.
Masala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masala throws a big elbow that misses.
Day controls Masala momentarily but Masala frees himself.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masala postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Day dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masala dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Morris Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Day gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Day managing to control the position.
Masala with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Masala trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day has Masala pulled in close to control his posture.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day pulls Masala in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Masala shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Day attempts a counter takedown but Masala avoids it well and moves away.
Paavo Masala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day in side control, throwing shots but Masala defends.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masala can do to turn this around?
Masala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Day fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Day looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Masala is avoiding damage well.
Masala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Day trying to control from the bottom.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Masala wants to pass to mount but Day is defending the position.
Day is controlling Masala's trapped leg to prevent Masala from advancing to side control.
Masala misses with a head shot. Day uses the momentum to regain guard.
Masala looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Masala stopping the sweep attempt from Day.
Masala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day has momentary wrist control but Masala slips an elbow through the middle.
Masala postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Masala being controlled here momentarily.
Day continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masala is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Masala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Masala landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Masala dives in and grabs Day's left leg, looking for a takedown. Day pushes down on Masala's head and hops out.#TD#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masala tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Day lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masala down.
Day landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Day wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Masala has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Day trying to control the position but Masala is working away.
Day 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.
Masala is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Day.
Day trying to control the action but Masala is working from the bottom. #T1#
Day landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Day working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masala gets full guard.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day lands a couple of elbows.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Day wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Day postures up.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Masala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully. #T3#
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masala striking off his back but it's not causing Day any problems.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Masala looking to control.
Day wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Masala keeps trying to improve his position.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Day is one step ahead there. #T4#
Day working some strikes from top position.
Day with a nice head shot there.
Masala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard. #REVB#
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masala is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Morris Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masala throws a strike but Day rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morris Day showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Day has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morris Day!
Morris Day got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
JBL 20 Point vs White
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Potter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Potter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Masala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Potter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masala is in Potter's guard.
Masala distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masala postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it.
Potter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masala looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Masala thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Masala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Potter trying to control but Masala is working from the bottom.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masala looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masala is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Masala works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
Masala 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.
Potter working a defensive guard here.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Potter is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Masala seems keen to control Potter's posture.
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter preventing the sweep.
Masala trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Masala has his hands on Potter's head, controlling the position.
Masala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potter has passed into side control.
Masala is looking for a sweep.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Potter working away.
Masala is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masala is working hard here to advance position.
Masala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Masala tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Masala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Potter manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masala working to try and regain half guard.
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 Paavo Masala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Masala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Masala lands strikes from half guard.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masala throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potter to regain full guard.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masala wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paavo Masala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Masala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Potter's head.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masala works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masala throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Potter being controlled here momentarily.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Masala pulls Potter in to control the position.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Masala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masala postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it. #T3#
Masala is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masala trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter is trying to control the position but Masala postures up.
Masala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masala cracks Potter with a solid left hand.
Masala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masala landing some decent shots from guard.
Masala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masala is working Potter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala content to stall in guard here.
Masala wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Potter misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Masala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masala is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Masala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Masala seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Masala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Masala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Masala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Potter being controlled here, momentarily.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masala makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Masala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Potter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Potter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Potter! #REVB#
Potter working away.
Masala is trying to improve his position.
Masala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masala is nestled in close to Potter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Masala trying to control the pace.
Masala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Potter is looking to control Masala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potter avoid being mounted?
Masala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head. #SUB#
Masala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Potter is refusing to be controlled, as Masala sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potter to regain full guard.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paavo Masala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Potter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masala controls the pace.
Masala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Masala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masala, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights IV
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Xiu shoots in and gets a takedown into Masala's guard.
Masala keeping full guard, as Xiu tries to pass.
Xiu stopping the sweep attempt from Masala.
Xiu tries to free his leg and advance position but Masala is retaining full guard.
Xiu trying to control but Masala is working from the bottom.
Masala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xiu throwing strikes but missing.
Masala keeping moving, preventing Xiu from controlling successfully.
Masala trying to keep a closed guard but Xiu is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xiu 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.#T1#
Xiu tries to free his leg and advance position but Masala is retaining full guard.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masala can't keep his opponent in guard - Xiu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xiu prevents Masala from improving his position.
Xiu slips a nice elbow through Masala's hands, connecting with Masala's forehead.
Masala tries to roll over but Xiu keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Xiu.
Xiu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masala keeps working.
Xiu winds up and cracks Masala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xiu trying to pass the guard but Masala defending well. #T2#
Xiu thows a huge punch but Masala dodges it nicely.
Masala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masala.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Xiu is trying to control the position but Masala postures up.
Xiu keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Xiu wants to sweep but no luck.
Masala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xiu's guard. #T3#
Xiu keeping hold of Masala's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masala's back!
Xiu looking to hold on to the position here but Masala rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Xiu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xiu postures up and lands a big shot to Masala's brow.
Masala is trying to control the position but Xiu postures up.
Xiu distracts Masala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masala looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xiu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Xiu is keen to just control but Masala is a slippery customer.
Xiu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xiu throwing shots but Masala is blocking nicely. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xiu lands a nice short elbow.
Xiu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Xiu manages to pass to mount!
Masala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiu lands a big shot there that rocks Masala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xiu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masala can't escape the position.
Xiu raining down shots from the mount!
Masala wants to control but Xiu is having none of it.
Xiu raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiu but Xiu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Xiu finds it's target.
Masala tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Masala is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masala.
Masala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xiu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xiu wants to control but Masala is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Xiu manages to get to full guard.
Xiu wants to sweep here but Masala controlling him for the moment.
Xiu has control of Masala's left arm, preventing Masala from doing any damage.
Xiu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Masala has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xiu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masala's guard. #REVR#
Xiu wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Xiu preventing the sweep.
Xiu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala is pulling down on Xiu's head to control his posture.
Xiu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiu wants to control from the top but Masala keeps moving.
Xiu is really struggling to control Masala but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masala working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Xiu looking to pass the guard.
Masala has momentary wrist control but Xiu slips an elbow through the middle.
Masala trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Xiu forces his way into half guard.
Xiu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xiu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Masala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xiu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Masala wants to control but Xiu is keeping busy.
Xiu passes to full mount!
Masala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xiu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masala throwing strikes but missing.
Xiu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xiu controlling Masala's posture.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xiu looking to control.
Xiu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masala controls the pace.
Masala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xiu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paavo Masala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masala avoids the body shot from Xiu.
Xiu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masala. #TD#
Xiu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Masala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu landing some decent shots from guard.
Xiu pushing down on Masala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masala is not content to let Xiu control the position.
Masala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xiu scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Xiu wants to control but Masala is keeping him busy.
Char Xiu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masala trying to control from the bottom.
Xiu working the head and body with strikes.
Xiu winds up and cracks Masala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masala moves into full guard.
Xiu cracks Masala with a solid left hand.
Xiu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masala's head.
Xiu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xiu won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Xiu cracks Masala with a solid left hand.
Masala controlling Xiu's posture.
Masala looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Xiu is working Masala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xiu works over Masala with some ground and pound from guard.
Xiu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xiu postures up.
Masala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Masala throwing strikes from guard but Xiu blocks nicely.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xiu managing to control the position.
Masala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB2#
Masala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xiu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masala has Xiu in his guard.#REVR#
Xiu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xiu won't allow Masala to sweep him here.
Xiu is in close to Masala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiu slips nicely into half guard.
Xiu wants to pass to mount but Masala is defending the position.
Xiu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Xiu trying to control from half guard but Masala is working away.
Xiu drops an elbow to the side of Masala's head.
Xiu prevents Masala from improving his position.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masala can do to turn this around?
Masala is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Char Xiu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Char Xiu!
During a confident post fight interview, Char Xiu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
JBL TBA
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Jun closes the distance and clinches.
Masala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Masala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
Masala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jun digs a right hand into Masala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masala's gas tank.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Jun is stalling here.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jun working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun has a couple of punches blocked by Masala.
Masala blocking some punches.
Jun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masala's elbow.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masala backwards. #T1#
Jun working aggressively here.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun lands with a right to the head.
Jun stops a takedown attempt from Masala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masala's elbow.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun scores with a shoulder strike.
Masala blocking some punches.
Jun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masala is working for takedown but Jun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
Masala blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Jun working aggressively here.
Jun misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masala prevents a body shot from Jun.
Masala can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Jun misses with some punches.
Masala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jun is defending well.
Masala jumps guard but Jun stands there with Masala around his waist. Masala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masala.
Still in the clinch, Jun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jun after a bit of a struggle.
Jun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Masala is working for takedown but Jun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masala blocks an uppercut.
Jun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jun is pressed up against the cage. Masala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jun down to the mat. Jun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jun is out of range and Masala settles back down. #CL2#
Jun forces Masala back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
Masala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jun prevents it.
Jun controlling the action here for a moment.
Masala wants to get back to striking at distance but Jun won't allow it.
#T4#
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Masala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jun to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun digs a right hand underneath Masala's ribcage. Masala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Jun.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masala can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun stalling in the clinch.
Jun lands a body shot.
Jun misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Jun working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaede Jun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jun's corner calls for a 1-2. Jun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jun has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masala is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kaede Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masala shoots for a double leg takedown but Jun sprawls well. He's pushed Masala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Jun.
A slow jab from Jun misses its intended target.
Jun misses with a hook.
Jun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jun counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Jun. No joy for Masala on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jun wants it to stay on the feet.
Jun misses with a hook.
Jun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masala slips under a jab from Jun.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Masala.
Masala tries for a takedown but Jun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jun.
#TD#
Masala shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jun napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Jun throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A swing and a miss from Jun.
Masala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jun.
Masala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jun is fending him off so far but Masala persists. Nope, Jun circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Jun forces Masala back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masala jumps guard but Jun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun is pressed up against the cage. Masala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jun down to the mat. Jun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masala momentarily.
#T2#
Jun looks to land a combination but Masala avoids it well.
Masala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jun.
Jun scores with a nice right hand.
Jun scores with a jab to the head.
Jun misses the jab.
Jun sizes up Masala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masala with a poor takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Jun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masala slips a jab from Jun.
Masala closes the distance and clinches up with Jun, looking for a takedown. Masala pushes Jun against the cage but Jun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Jun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Jun both land. Nice combination.
Masala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jun.
Jun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Masala is just out of range.
Jun takes a swing at Masala's ribcage but misses.
Jun stuffs the takedown attempt from Masala. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaede Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jun misses with a straight right. #TD#
Masala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jun is trying to defend but Masala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Masala connects with a nice short shot to Jun's temple.
Jun is trying to stand.
Jun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Masala chips away with some ground and pound.
Masala landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masala throwing strikes from guard but Jun blocks nicely.
Masala trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Jun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaede Jun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Masala digs a good body shot into Jun's ribs.
Masala ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Masala takes a swing at Jun's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Jun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masala shoots in looking for a takedown but Jun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Jun closes the distance and clinches.
Kaede Jun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Masala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masala.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jun.
Masala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jun fails to land.
Jun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masala's elbow.
Jun misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jun.
Jun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masala has Jun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masala looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Masala has Jun pushed against the cage.
Masala tries to pull guard but Jun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Masala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masala.
Jun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masala tries for a takedown but Jun manages to get underhooks.
Masala tries to pull guard but Jun won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.
Jun pushes Masala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jun digs a right hand into Masala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masala's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jun scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jun.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Jun.
A short body shot lands from Jun as the two fighters clinch.
Jun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun scores with a hook to the body.
Masala goes for a takedown attempt but Jun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab lands there for Jun.#T4#
Masala shoots for a takedown but Jun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Jun clinches with his opponent.
Masala tries to score a body lock takedown but Jun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun has a couple of punches blocked by Masala.
Masala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jun smiles and moves away.
Jun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masala doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masala throws a lazy head kick
and Jun counters with a stiff right hand.
Masala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jun sprawls well. Jun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masala gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaede Jun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jun 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 William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaede Jun!
A very excited looking Kaede Jun rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
JBL 19 Next Generation
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bak throws a body punch but Masala moves out of range.
Bak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masala circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Masala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masala thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Bak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Masala lands strikes from half guard.
Masala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak wants to improve his position but Masala is controlling well.
Masala is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masala working Bak over with strikes.
Bak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Masala thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Masala working the head and body with strikes.
Masala winds up and cracks Bak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masala trying to control the action but Bak is working from the bottom.
Masala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masala lands a nice short elbow.
Masala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masala is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Bak makes his way to full guard, as Masala worked for a kimura.
#T2#
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masala lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masala is in close to Bak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Masala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Bak is rocked!#T3#
Masala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Bak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masala arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bak's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavo Masala!
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Event:
GR 8: Kumo vs Lidland
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Whiplash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whiplash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash scores with a nice strike.
Whiplash is looking to slow Masala down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Whiplash.
Whiplash cracks the inside of Masala's front leg.
Whiplash throws a push kick but Masala slaps the foot to one side.
Whiplash is looking to slow Masala down with leg kicks.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of Masala's head but Masala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whiplash. That's going to slow Masala down.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. Masala looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whiplash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masala's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been told by Whiplash's head coaches at Cobra Kai Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Masala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snappy Whiplash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whiplash looks to land a right hand but Masala moved out of range.
Masala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masala tries for a takedown but Whiplash circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Whiplash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whiplash thuds his shin into the meat of Masala's side.
Jab, jab by Whiplash - just one landing.
Whiplash misses with a low kick.#T2#
Masala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whiplash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Masala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whiplash tries to roll over but Masala keeps him under control.
Masala is thwarting Whiplash's attempts to control the position.
Masala trying to mount his opponent but Whiplash defends it.
Whiplash desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Whiplash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masala on the ground.
Masala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Whiplash holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Masala is trying to control the action in half guard but Whiplash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiplash is looking for a sweep. Masala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiplash keeping hold of Masala's head, controlling as best he can.
Masala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whiplash is looking to improve his position.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whiplash's head.
Masala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiplash keeps working.
Masala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whiplash is trying to get back to full guard.
Masala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whiplash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masala.
Whiplash taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala prevents Whiplash from improving his position.
Masala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Masala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paavo Masala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masala is defended easily by Whiplash.
Whiplash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Masala off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Whiplash as Masala shoots in.
Masala shoots in for a double leg but Whiplash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snappy Whiplash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Masala.#T1#
Whiplash is looking to slow Masala down with leg kicks.
Snappy Whiplash is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiplash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whiplash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masala is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Masala shoots in and bounces Whiplash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whiplash is looking to stand back up but Masala counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whiplash. #REVR#
Masala thows a huge punch but Whiplash dodges it nicely.
Masala winds up and cracks Whiplash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masala wants to control but Whiplash is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Masala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whiplash avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masala.
Whiplash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whiplash tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Masala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Masala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masala working over Whiplash with some ground and pound. Whiplash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whiplash is not content to let Masala control the position.
Masala throwing shots but Whiplash is blocking nicely.
Masala slips a nice elbow through Whiplash's hands, connecting with Whiplash's forehead.
Masala thows a huge punch but Whiplash dodges it nicely.
Masala is keen to just control but Whiplash is a slippery customer.#T3#
Whiplash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whiplash wants to control but Masala is keeping busy.
Whiplash taking some punishment here, with Masala in his half guard.
Masala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Masala.
Paavo Masala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masala wants to control but Whiplash is keeping him busy.
Whiplash trying to hold on to Masala's head to control him but Masala postures up.
Masala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Masala is working for a kimura but Whiplash is defending it quite comfortably.
Masala is nestled in close to Whiplash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Whiplash is staying active underneath Masala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masala is nestled in close to Whiplash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiplash tries to get to full guard but Masala has control of the leg.
Masala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavo Masala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
Masala looks for a takedown but Whiplash sprawls well.#TD2#
Whiplash gets caught flat footed, as Masala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Masala landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masala is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masala's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Masala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiplash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Masala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiplash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiplash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masala in side control, throwing shots but Whiplash defends. #T2#
Masala has control of an arm but Whiplash manages to advance to Masala's back!
Masala is trying to break free.
Masala trying to control the hands but Whiplash breaks the grip.
Masala manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whiplash's guard. Nice work there by Masala.
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Whiplash pulls Masala in close to his closed guard and prevents Masala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masala wants to control from the top but Whiplash keeps moving. #T3#
Masala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masala throwing strikes from guard but Whiplash blocks nicely.
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing Masala from controlling successfully.
Whiplash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Masala tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiplash is retaining full guard.
Masala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masala trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiplash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masala is looking to work some ground and pound but Whiplash has wrist control.
Masala with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whiplash working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masala moves out of range of the body kick from Whiplash.
#TD2#
Whiplash gets caught flat footed, as Masala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Whiplash wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Masala manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Whiplash tries to get to full guard but Masala has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Masala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Masala!
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