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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Udo Dirkschneider (ranked 3207 p4p, 3280 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 406 p4p, 416 weight class). Nate Masvidal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Udo Dirkschneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Dirkschneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider slips under a jab from Masvidal.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Masvidal taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkschneider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masvidal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dirkschneider is on him like a limpet, forcing Masvidal back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Dirkschneider to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masvidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal tries to stall but Dirkschneider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown.
Dirkschneider tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirkschneider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masvidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dirkschneider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Dirkschneider is controlling the position.
Masvidal trying to stall but Dirkschneider improves his position.
Dirkschneider looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dirkschneider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dirkschneider shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dirkschneider connects with an inside leg kick.
Dirkschneider throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirkschneider is just out of range.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dirkschneider.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Dirkschneider. Dirkschneider gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirkschneider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirkschneider's head backwards.
Masvidal catches Dirkschneider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dirkschneider connects with a jab.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dirkschneider is rocked!
Masvidal 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 scores with a nice strike.
Oh Dirkschneider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dirkschneider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Dirkschneider seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dirkschneider breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirkschneider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Masvidal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dirkschneider had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Dirkschneider, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masvidal jabs Dirkschneider right on the nose. Dirkschneider blinks but takes it well.
Dirkschneider misses with a left hand
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.
Dirkschneider is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dirkschneider throws a lazy head kick
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirkschneider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirkschneider shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirkschneider trying to move into half guard but instead Masvidal has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masvidal lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Dirkschneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dirkschneider drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masvidal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dirkschneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirkschneider trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Dirkschneider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dirkschneider won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dirkschneider manages to pass to side control.
Masvidal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dirkschneider keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal cracks a nice hook into Dirkschneider's ribs.
Dirkschneider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dirkschneider presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirkschneider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udo Dirkschneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirkschneider slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider connects with a body shot that sends Masvidal's belly button to the back.
Dirkschneider closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Dirkschneider pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Dirkschneider misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirkschneider tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a sloppy head kick
and Dirkschneider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Dirkschneider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Dirkschneider slips the punch.
Dirkschneider misses with the combination.
Dirkschneider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masvidal.
Nice shot by Dirkschneider.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Dirkschneider moved out of range.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Dirkschneider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Dirkschneider closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masvidal quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal is positioning himself well to prevent Dirkschneider advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Dirkschneider is controlling well.
Dirkschneider is controlling the pace.
Dirkschneider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate 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. This is the final round!
Dirkschneider has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Dirkschneider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirkschneider successfully pulls guard.
Masvidal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dirkschneider is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Dirkschneider avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkschneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dirkschneider was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal throws Dirkschneider to one side and escapes!
Dirkschneider misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Dirkschneider both land. Nice combination.
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dirkschneider has his takedown stuffed
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dirkschneider slips under a jab.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Dirkschneider slips the punch.
Masvidal scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal throws a hook but Dirkschneider avoids it easily.
Dirkschneider looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Dirkschneider misses with a body punch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirkschneider slips a jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Dirkschneider clinches.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masvidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider taking a breather.
Dirkschneider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masvidal is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider throws a combination that misses
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirkschneider.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dirkschneider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a glancing blow to the side of Dirkschneider's head.
Dirkschneider ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirkschneider walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirkschneider tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirkschneider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dirkschneider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirkschneider back to the cage. Masvidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Dirkschneider looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Dirkschneider drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Dirkschneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Udo Dirkschneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirkschneider throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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