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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobsusbaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobsusbaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Masvidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lobsusbaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobsusbaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Morgan Masvidal has been cut.
Lobsusbaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Masvidal has Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobsusbaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Lobsusbaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal wants to clinch.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lobsusbaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal misses with a body punch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Lobsusbaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Lobsusbaka lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal tries to work over Lobsusbaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lobsusbaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Lobsusbaka throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lobsusbaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Lobsusbaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobsusbaka misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal is looking to counter the offense by Lobsusbaka and move into the clinch.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobsusbaka moves away.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Lobsusbaka's head but Lobsusbaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lobsusbaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lobsusbaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masvidal finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobsusbaka's head.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lobsusbaka is out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal digs a good body shot into Lobsusbaka's ribs.
Lobsusbaka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lobsusbaka slips the punch.
Good shot there by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Lobsusbaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal forces Lobsusbaka back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Lobsusbaka's ribcage. Lobsusbaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage. #T4#
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lobsusbaka fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka lands a left hand.
Lobsusbaka working aggressively here.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Lobsusbaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Lobsusbaka's ribcage. Lobsusbaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Lobsusbaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobsusbaka misses with a straight left.
Masvidal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Lobsusbaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lobsusbaka 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.
Lobsusbaka slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with a straight left.
Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lobsusbaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal slips a jab from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal darts in trying to clinch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a jab when Lobsusbaka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal slips a jab from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lobsusbaka throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.#T1##CL#
Masvidal rushes Lobsusbaka and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal effectively controlling the action here.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Lobsusbaka misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Lobsusbaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lobsusbaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lobsusbaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lobsusbaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with a looping left.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lobsusbaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lobsusbaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
As Lobsusbaka tries to get set, Masvidal tries to push him back and clinch up but Lobsusbaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range. #CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobsusbaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Lobsusbaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka being controlled against the cage.
Lobsusbaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lobsusbaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal cracks Lobsusbaka with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Lobsusbaka's shoulder, as Lobsusbaka tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Lobsusbaka is just out of range.
Lobsusbaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Lobsusbaka controls his hands.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lobsusbaka can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka misses with some punches.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Lobsusbaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lobsusbaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lobsusbaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Lobsusbaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lobsusbaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lobsusbaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Lobsusbaka moves out of range.
Lobsusbaka missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lobsusbaka is trying to break the clinch but Masvidal is controlling him.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
The referee calls for Masvidal to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobsusbaka avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka with a nice cross.#T1#
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lobsusbaka avoids it easily.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lobsusbaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lobsusbaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masvidal misses with a body punch
and Lobsusbaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Lobsusbaka throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lobsusbaka is out of range.
Lobsusbaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Lobsusbaka avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lobsusbaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Lobsusbaka circles away.
Morgan Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lobsusbaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Lobsusbaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lobsusbaka throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Masvidal has Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lobsusbaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lobsusbaka.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Lobsusbaka avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lobsusbaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan Masvidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Lobsusbaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries to work over Lobsusbaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobsusbaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Lobsusbaka tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lobsusbaka misses with the head strike.
Lobsusbaka scores with a hook to the body.
Justin Lobsusbaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Lobsusbaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Lobsusbaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Masvidal pushes Lobsusbaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobsusbaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lobsusbaka blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice uppercut.
Lobsusbaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lobsusbaka controls the action.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobsusbaka tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lobsusbaka prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Lobsusbaka.
I've got Lobsusbaka 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Lobsusbaka! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (3)
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ajani blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ajani misses.
Masvidal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ajani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal punishes Ajani's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.
Ajani misses with a few strikes there.
Masvidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Morgan Masvidal has been cut.#CL#
Masvidal clinches.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajani blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Nice body punch from Masvidal - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Ajani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Ajani moved out of range.
Ajani avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ajani.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ajani.
Ajani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ajani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#T1##CL#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ajani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ajani is trying to break the clinch but Masvidal is controlling him.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Ajani controls the action.
#BC2#
Ajani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajani defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Ajani.#CL#
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Ajani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Ajani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal tries to clinch
enabling Ajani to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
enabling Ajani to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Masvidal throws the left hand but Ajani avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ajani stalling in the clinch.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Ajani controls his hands.
Ajani trying to control the position but instead, Masvidal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ajani into the cage.#BC2#
Ajani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Ajani moves out of range.
Masvidal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajani.
Nice defenses there by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Ajani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ajani.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Ajani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Ajani.
Ajani keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Ajani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajani moves away.
Ajani connects with a crisp jab.
Ajani misses the jab.#CL#
Masvidal instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ajani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ajani throws a counter combo.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Ajani is having none of it.
Ajani avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Ajani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masvidal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal defending well as Ajani loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ajani.
Ajani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Ajani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masvidal on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajani connects with a body shot that sends Masvidal's belly button to the back.
Ajani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Ajani ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Ajani.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Ajani to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Ajani moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ajani! But no joy.
Ajani staying out of range there.
Ajani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ajani.
Ajani 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.
Masvidal lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Ajani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ajani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Masvidal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal lands a jab.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aiden Ajani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Morgan Masvidal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal cracks Ajani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Ajani misses with a double jab.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajani is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Masvidal as he connects with a hook.
Ajani walks into a straight right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Ajani.
Masvidal swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ajani to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and pushes Ajani back into the cage.
Ajani leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Ajani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Ajani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ajani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajani throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Masvidal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masvidal.
Masvidal passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Masvidal is working for a kimura but Ajani is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Masvidal is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ajani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Masvidal!
Morgan Masvidal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Goon to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Morgan Masvidal has been cut.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Masvidal throws a sloppy body shot
and Goon counters with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal misses the body punch
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masvidal jabs Goon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masvidal throws a hook but Goon avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Goon - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
Morgan Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Masvidal misses with a jab to the body
and Goon counters with a nice body shot.
Masvidal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Morgan Masvidal's cut even more.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.#CL2#
Masvidal has closed the distance and engaged Goon in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masvidal up against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goon lands with a right to the head.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goon's elbow.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal digs a right hand into Goon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goon's gas tank.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Masvidal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goon lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Goon blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Goon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masvidal or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Goon.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Goon.
Goon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal is looking to control Goon's arms but Goon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masvidal has his back to the cage. #T3#
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Goon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
Goon blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Goon.
Masvidal trying to stall but Goon improves his position.
Goon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Goon blocks it.
#BC#
Goon breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goon counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Goon to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Goon is avoiding it.
#T4#
Goon takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal throws a sloppy body shot
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Goon finish him?
Goon slips a jab from Masvidal.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal throws a sloppy body shot
and Goon scores with a counter punch that sends Masvidal to the canvas! Goon smells blood - he's punishing Masvidal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Masvidal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Goon!
Jerry Goon is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Garcilazo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Masvidal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcilazo doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Nice body punch from Masvidal - that landed with a thud.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Masvidal.
Masvidal is leaning against Garcilazo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcilazo is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Masvidal as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Masvidal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal works on Garcilazo's body with a couple of short punches.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
#T1#
Masvidal works on Garcilazo's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Masvidal.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal works on Garcilazo's body with a couple of short punches.
Masvidal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masvidal lands a nice uppercut.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Masvidal - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Masvidal as the two fighters clinch.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masvidal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Masvidal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Masvidal.
Masvidal pushes Garcilazo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcilazo takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Garcilazo is rocked!
Masvidal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcilazo backwards.
Oh Garcilazo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal is struggling to control the position.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Masvidal pushes Garcilazo against the cage. Masvidal is working some dirty boxing. Masvidal pushes off with a quick right hook! Garcilazo goes down! Garcilazo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Masvidal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Masvidal!
A relieved looking Morgan Masvidal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1050 Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hans showed some decent athleticism there.
Masvidal gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Masvidal working for a triangle but Hans defends it easily.
Hans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hans drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Hans off! Hans jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is trying to keep Hans in close.
#T1#
Hans wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Hans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Masvidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hans wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal is trying to control Hans's posture but Hans avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Masvidal is trying to control Hans's posture but Hans avoids it.
Masvidal taking a bit of punishment here - Hans scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Hans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Hans wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal wants to control but Hans postures up.#T3#
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Masvidal wants to control but Hans postures up.
Masvidal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Hans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Hans's head to control him but Hans postures up.
#SUB#
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masvidal wants to get back to full guard.
Masvidal trying to control from the bottom.
Hans passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masvidal working to try and regain half guard.
Masvidal tries to hold on but Hans postures up.
Hans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waltur Hans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hans drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Masvidal is looking for a triangle but Hans pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Masvidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hans with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Masvidal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hans stacks Masvidal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hans!
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hans tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.
Hans is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.
Masvidal is not content to let Hans control the position.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here. #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.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Hans in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Masvidal is not content to let Hans control the position.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Hans trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to buck Hans off but Hans is having none of it.
Masvidal wants to control but Hans postures up.
Hans scores with a couple of short elbows.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Masvidal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Hans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masvidal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hans but great work by Masvidal.#T4#
Hans wants to control but Masvidal postures up.#SUB#
Masvidal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hans rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Masvidal's guard! Nice work there by Hans! #SUB#
Hans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masvidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hans has managed to get both his arms back between Masvidal's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masvidal tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Hans from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waltur Hans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masvidal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hans trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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##SUB#
Masvidal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura but Hans is defending well.
Hans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masvidal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masvidal's back!#T1#
Hans has the hooks in. Masvidal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Hans has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Masvidal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Masvidal just trying to survive but Hans is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Masvidal manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Hans is now in side control.
Hans controlling the position.
Masvidal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morgan Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Hans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal tries to roll over but Hans keeps him under control.#SUB#
Masvidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hans pulls his head out easily.
Waltur Hans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hans slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hans stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hans controlling the pace.
Waltur Hans has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masvidal is not content to let Hans control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Hans moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Masvidal rushes Hans and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hans controls the action.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal stalling in the clinch.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morgan Masvidal.
I think Hans 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Waltur Hans!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Waltur Hans!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Waltur Hans!
Waltur Hans wins by unanimous decision!
Waltur Hans thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1050 Round 3
Date: May 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Dell has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is pushing Dell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dell can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
#T1#
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Dell to work.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Dell controls the action.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Dell avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Dell.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Dell controls the action.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Masvidal on the inside. #T2#
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
Dell misses with the head strike.
Dell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dell blocking some punches.
Masvidal is working Dell over against the cage.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Dell controls his hands.
Masvidal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masvidal has Dell pushed against the cage.
Masvidal seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal. #T3#
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dells head.
Masvidal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dell's elbow.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal effectively controlling the action here.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal cracks Dell with a nice body shot.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Dell blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
A bit of stalling here from Masvidal.
Dell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Dell struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Masvidal digs a right hand into Dell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dell's gas tank.
Dell is pushing Masvidal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal tries to work over Dell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Dell.
Masvidal is leaning against Dell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
Dell misses with a body punch.
Dell stalling against the cage.
Dell blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Masvidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Masvidal throws a hook but Dell avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a jab when Dell was well out of range.
Dell blocks a jab.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Dell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masvidal just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dell slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Dell ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Dell pushes him off.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Dell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Masvidal pushes a forearm under Dell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Morgan Masvidal!
A victorious Morgan Masvidal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1050 Round 2
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal swings for the body but Davidson moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Davidson attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.
Davidson takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidson feinted with a counter takedown.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as Masvidal blocks the low kick.
Masvidal feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Masvidal throws a body punch but Davidson moves out of range.
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Davidson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masvidal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davidson advances position into side control!
Davidson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working. #SUB#
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Davidson is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davidson off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Davidson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Masvidal gets his way!
#SUB2#
Masvidal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for the choke but no joy.
Davidson trying to control the position but Masvidal manages to sink in the hooks.
Davidson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Davidson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Masvidal. #SUB2#
Masvidal working for the choke.
Davidson trying to control the hands but Masvidal breaks the grip. #T3#
Davidson is trying to break free.
Masvidal is not going to allow Davidson to sit and survive in this position.
Davidson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Masvidal is not going to allow Davidson to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Masvidal tightening his grip on Davidson, looking for the choke.
Masvidal not allowing Davidson to control his hands.
Davidson wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Masvidal avoiding Davidson 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson trying to control the action but Masvidal just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Masvidal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Davidson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Masvidal tightening his grip on Davidson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Masvidal looking for the RNC.
Davidson trying to control the hands but Masvidal breaks the grip.
Masvidal controlling well, preventing Davidson from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Masvidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Davidson moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal wants to clinch#TD#
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Davidson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Davidson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Davidson is working for a kimura but Masvidal is defending it quite comfortably.
Masvidal works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.#SUB#
Davidson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masvidal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davidson has Masvidal in his guard.#REVB#
Masvidal pushing down on Davidson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Davidson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
Masvidal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Masvidal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Masvidal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davidson sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is not content to let Masvidal control the position.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard but Masvidal has mounted him!
Davidson regains half guard.#SUB#
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davidson defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Masvidal seems to be looking for submissions.
Davidson tries to get to full guard but Masvidal has control of the leg.
Davidson is looking to control Masvidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidson avoid being mounted?
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Davidson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masvidal wants to control but Davidson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Davidson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson wants to control but Masvidal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Masvidal prevents Davidson from improving his position.#SUB#
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Masvidal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davidson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal passes to full mount!
Davidson tries to hold on but Masvidal postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson is looking to get to half guard.
Masvidal tries to control but Davidson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davidson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davidson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Davidson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson is looking to control Masvidal's arms but Masvidal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davidson has his back to the cage.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
Masvidal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Masvidal pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davidson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard. #SUB#
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Davidson is trying to work for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Davidson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masvidal sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Davidson wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Masvidal wants to control but Davidson is keeping busy.
Masvidal gets full guard.#SUB#
Davidson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Davidson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masvidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidson has managed to get both his arms back between Masvidal's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Davidson drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Davidson off! Davidson jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Davidson trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Masvidal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidson defends it easily.
Davidson won't allow Masvidal to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Masvidal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Davidson looking for a guillotine here but Masvidal defends easily.
#T3##SUB#
Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masvidal pushing down on Davidson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davidson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Masvidal is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masvidal is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Davidson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Davidson actively working from the bottom here.
Davidson is not content to let Masvidal control the position.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson is refusing to be controlled, as Masvidal sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masvidal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Morgan Masvidal wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1050 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Masvidal is working Oliveira over against the cage.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.#TD#
Oliveira pulls guard.
Masvidal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masvidal passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masvidal to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira is looking to control Masvidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Masvidal is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Masvidal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though. #SUB2#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
#SUB2#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliveira wants to control but Masvidal is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masvidal to get the leverage. #SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Masvidal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masvidal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Masvidal tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Masvidal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Masvidal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.#CL2#
Masvidal instigates a clinch. #TD#
Oliveira has picked Masvidal up - he's going for a ride! Oliveira dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Masvidal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oliveira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Masvidal.
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.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Masvidal tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
Masvidal manages to get back to half guard.
Masvidal wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Masvidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Masvidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masvidal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliveira has Masvidal in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Oliveira's guard. #T3#
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Masvidal advances to half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Masvidal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle here but Masvidal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Masvidal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morgan Masvidal 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#
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Masvidal as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #TD2#
Masvidal jumps into guard, dragging Oliveira to the mat.
#SUB2#
Masvidal working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Masvidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Masvidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Masvidal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.#REVB#
Masvidal throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Oliveira 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. #SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Oliveira's guard. #T2##SUB#
Oliveira 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.
Masvidal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard.
Masvidal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Masvidal defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masvidal has Oliveira in his guard.#REVR#
Tonio Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Morgan Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Masvidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masvidal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Masvidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Oliveira 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 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masvidal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Morgan Masvidal!
Morgan Masvidal wins by unanimous decision! |
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