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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Hyland shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters with a series of strikes. Hyland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Hyland down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Hyland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Hyland is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Winston Hyland has been cut.
Hyland throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
Hyland is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Hyland looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Masvidal darts in and clinches Hyland up against the cage.
Masvidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hyland blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyland.
Hyland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masvidal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Hyland has double underhooks.
Hyland seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hyland.
Masvidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Hyland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hyland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hyland avoiding damage as Masvidal throws knees to the body.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Hyland.
Hyland tries to score a body lock takedown but Masvidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hyland has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyland avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hyland blocks a body shot from Masvidal .
Masvidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masvidal gets underhooks to prevent Hyland's takedown attempt.
Masvidal landing knees to the body.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyland avoids it.
Masvidal lands a good knee to the midsection. Hyland won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal misses with a few strikes there.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3##TD2#
Hyland gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal 's guard.#SUB2#
Hyland has gone for a leg lock! Masvidal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hyland's guard.#REVR#
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hyland's guard.
Masvidal is keen to just control but Hyland is a slippery customer.#T4#
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hyland to regain full guard. #SUB#
Masvidal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyland keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal is really struggling to control Hyland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Hyland is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hyland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winston Hyland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hyland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Hyland misses.
Masvidal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hyland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Masvidal darts in and clinches Hyland up against the cage.
Masvidal trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Hyland swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal .
Hyland is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Masvidal . #T1#
Masvidal shoots for a takedown but Hyland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Hyland shoots in and bounces Masvidal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Masvidal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hyland leaves Masvidal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hyland misses with a few strikes there.
Masvidal throws a nice head kick!
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyland tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyland can do to turn this around?
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Masvidal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hyland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Masvidal is in Hyland's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyland is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Masvidal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hyland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Hyland's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hyland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hyland on the ground.
Masvidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hyland is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Hyland looking for subs off his back but Masvidal has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Masvidal seems to be looking for submissions.
Masvidal throwing shots but Hyland is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masvidal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyland's head. #SUB2#
Hyland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masvidal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hyland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masvidal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masvidal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winston Hyland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Hyland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hyland is in Masvidal 's guard.#SUB2#
Hyland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masvidal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Hyland is defending well.
Jorge Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hyland actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Hyland is refusing to be controlled, as Masvidal sits in half guard.
Hyland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masvidal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masvidal working over Hyland with some ground and pound. Hyland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hyland is in trouble now - Masvidal has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Masvidal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hyland to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hyland shrugs it off. #T2#
Masvidal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hyland blocking the ground and pound.
Masvidal trying to control but Hyland is having none of it.
Masvidal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Masvidal looking to control but Hyland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Masvidal landing strikes from the mount and Hyland is in trouble!
Masvidal with shots to the head and body - Hyland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masvidal thowing shots but they're missing.
Hyland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masvidal dominating with strikes here.
Masvidal dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Masvidal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hyland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hyland and Masvidal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Hyland tries to improve position but can't.
Masvidal trying to control the position but Hyland is working away.
Hyland is looking for a sweep.
Winston Hyland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masvidal 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Masvidal !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Masvidal takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masvidal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masvidal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masvidal defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Masvidal 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masvidal works his way back into a safe position though.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson controlling the position.#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masvidal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson seems keen to control Masvidal 's posture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Masvidal lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masvidal defends it easily.#SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masvidal is aware though and is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Masvidal shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Masvidal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masvidal as he jumps to the side.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal misses with a body kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Masvidal .
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Masvidal looks winded!#T4#
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Masvidal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
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 Erich Johnson will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Masvidal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masvidal showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Masvidal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson trying to hold on to Masvidal 's head to control him but Masvidal postures up.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masvidal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masvidal trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to keep Masvidal in close.
Masvidal throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masvidal 's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Masvidal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Masvidal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Masvidal ! #REVB##SUB2#
Masvidal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Masvidal 's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal 's brow.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson is in close to Masvidal 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal 's brow. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal . No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
No luck for Masvidal with that takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Masvidal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Masvidal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Masvidal manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Johnson 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#
Masvidal misses with the body kick#TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal !
Masvidal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masvidal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson laying and praying for a moment but Masvidal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is nestled in close to Masvidal , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Johnson is pressing down on Masvidal 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
Johnson prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson winds up and cracks Masvidal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Masvidal 's head.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Masvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Masvidal 's hands, connecting with Masvidal 's forehead.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it. #T2#
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is nestled in close to Masvidal , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is thwarting Masvidal 's attempts to control the position.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal 's temple.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masvidal controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal 's head.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SU#
Johnson stands up from Masvidal 's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Masvidal shoots in.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal , who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erich Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erich Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Dillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
Dillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Dillon tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Dillon has the dominant position.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Dillon has Masvidal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dillon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masvidal tumbling to the mat - Dillon dives into Masvidal 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masvidal working for a triangle but Dillon defends it easily.
Dillon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dillon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masvidal is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Dillon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Masvidal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Masvidal controls Dillon momentarily but Dillon frees himself.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Dillon tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Masvidal clinches. #TD2#
Masvidal drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Dillon drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Dillon off! Dillon jumps back into Masvidal 's guard.
Masvidal is pulling down on Dillon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dillon, at least for the moment.#T3#
Masvidal controls Dillon momentarily but Dillon frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillon wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Masvidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillon misses with a head kick.
Dillon sets himself, and Masvidal steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillon avoids it this time.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Masvidal clinches.
Dillon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dillon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Masvidal will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Masvidal clinches up with Dillon and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal jumps guard but Dillon stands there with Masvidal around his waist. Masvidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal trying to control the position but instead, Dillon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masvidal into the cage.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillon avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillon can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Dillon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Masvidal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masvidal being controlled here momentarily.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Dillon is keeping the position.
Masvidal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Masvidal trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Masvidal forces Dillon back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dillon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Dillon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dillon to keep the fight standing.
Dillon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillon jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Dillon around his waist. Dillon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Masvidal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Masvidal wants to control from the top but Dillon keeps moving.
Dillon has a closed guard, preventing Masvidal from standing up.
Jorge Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Masvidal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillon wants to sweep here but Masvidal controlling him for the moment.
Dillon has control of Masvidal 's left arm, preventing Masvidal from doing any damage. #SU2#
Masvidal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dillon dodges the punch combination from Masvidal .
No luck for Masvidal with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Dillon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masvidal , pushing him back against the cage.
Dillon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Dillon avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Masvidal gets control of Dillon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Masvidal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Dillon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dillon tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dillon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masvidal .
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masvidal throws a hook but Dillon avoids it easily.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Dillon.
Masvidal misses with a takedown
and Dillon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal .#CL2#
Masvidal pushes Dillon up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Dillon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Dillon throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Masvidal .
A combination from Dillon does no damage.
Masvidal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Dillon thuds a left hand into Masvidal 's body.
Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Cruz Dillon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Dillon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dillon.
Cruz Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dillon takes a swing at Masvidal 's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Dillon does no damage.
Masvidal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Masvidal pulls guard effortlessly.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
#SU#
Dillon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dillon tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Dillon.
#T4#
Dillon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillon misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Masvidal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masvidal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Dillon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Masvidal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal tries to roll but Dillon sticks to his back.
Dillon trying to control momentarily.
Cruz Dillon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dillon looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Masvidal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Masvidal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masvidal throwing shots but Guerrero is blocking nicely.
Guerrero wants to sweep but Masvidal has passed to side control!
Masvidal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guerrero is trying to get back to half guard.
Masvidal controls the position from side control.
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Guerrero tries to roll over but Masvidal keeps him under control.
Guerrero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Masvidal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerrero keeps working. #T1##ES#
Guerrero pushes Masvidal off and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal tries for a takedown but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guerrero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it.
Masvidal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guerrero defends well and Masvidal ends up having to push Guerrero into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bertram Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal .
Masvidal scores with a kick to the body.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Guerrero moves away #TD#
and Guerrero counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that. #ES2#
Masvidal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Guerrero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Guerrero is trying to trip Masvidal . He has hold of a leg but Masvidal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guerrero persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Masvidal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guerrero is one step ahead there. #T2#
Masvidal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guerrero's guard. #REVB#
Masvidal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Masvidal wants to stand but Guerrero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Masvidal stopping the sweep attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero is adopting a defensive guard.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Guerrero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.#T3#
Guerrero working a defensive guard here.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Guerrero had control of the position.
Masvidal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guerrero's head.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guerrero's guard.
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. Masvidal connects with a nice short shot to Guerrero's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal trying to control from half guard but Guerrero is working away. #SUB2#
Masvidal is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU2#
Masvidal decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero, which made it look bad.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Masvidal .
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guerrero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masvidal is fending him off so far but Guerrero persists. Nope, Masvidal circles away and we're back to standing.
Guerrero shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy body kick from Masvidal #TD#
and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masvidal won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Guerrero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masvidal .
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Guerrero's head but Guerrero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerrero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal closes the distance but Guerrero moves to the side #TD#
and Guerrero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerrero.
Masvidal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guerrero is one step ahead there.
Guerrero postures up.
#T1#
Masvidal has control of Guerrero's left arm, preventing Guerrero from doing any damage.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal trying to control the position here.
Masvidal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Guerrero dives into side control.
Masvidal tries to buck Guerrero off but Guerrero is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masvidal is being controlled here.
Guerrero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Masvidal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Masvidal is trying to improve his position.
Masvidal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guerrero takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Masvidal to pass into mount.
Guerrero trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Masvidal is looking to improve his position but Guerrero isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero lands a big elbow.
Guerrero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Guerrero avoids the attempt from Masvidal to control.
Masvidal can't escape the position.
#T4#
Guerrero lands a big elbow.
Guerrero trying to control but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Guerrero.
Masvidal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Guerrero dominated that second round.
That's time! Guerrero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guerrero or perhaps it was just good defense by Masvidal , which made it look bad.
Masvidal closes the distance but Guerrero moves to the side #TD#
and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guerrero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal has his hands clasped together around Guerrero's back. He's all about the action.
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Guerrero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guerrero stays in close to Masvidal 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero won't allow Masvidal to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal working a defensive guard but Guerrero passes into half guard.
Guerrero is thwarting Masvidal 's attempts to control the position.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero slips a nice elbow through Masvidal 's hands, connecting with Masvidal 's forehead.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guerrero distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Guerrero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guerrero defends well.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Guerrero isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Masvidal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Guerrero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Guerrero is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Masvidal preventing the sweep.
Guerrero is working hard here to advance position.
Masvidal trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guerrero is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bertram Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guerrero 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bertram Guerrero!
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