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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Titoxo Podric (ranked 3764 p4p, 5058 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 466 p4p, 525 weight class). Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Next Episode. Titoxo Podric could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Masvidal's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titoxo Podric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Podric avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Podric's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Podric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masvidal. Masvidal obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard.
Podric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Podric is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Podric stands up and waves to Masvidal to follow him.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
and Podric counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that.
Podric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Podric isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podric controls from within his opponent's guard.
Podric cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Podric is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Podric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Podric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Podric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Podric under the eye.
A low kick from Masvidal misses
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masvidal pushes Podric off looking to stand but Podric dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podric controlling the action here.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Podric scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Podric prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric throws a one two combo.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podric on the side of the head.
Masvidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Masvidal tried to score with a low kick but Podric checks it.
Masvidal misses with a low kick.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.
Podric scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Podric. Beautiful body shot.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Podric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Podric avoids nicely.
Titoxo Podric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Podric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Podric lands a two punch combo.
Podric works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Podric.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podric closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Podric sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podric.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well.
Masvidal motions for Podric to come forward. Masvidal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Podric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Podric moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Podric avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Podric throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
Podric staying out of range there.
Masvidal is looking to slow Podric down with leg kicks.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podric.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masvidal.
Podric scores with a jab to the head.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
Podric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podric misses with a few strikes there.
Podric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Podric connects with a looping right hand.
Podric blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Titoxo Podric will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Podric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Podric moves out of range.
Podric feinted with a counter takedown.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Podric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Podric is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Podric chips away with some ground and pound.
Podric gets to his feet. Masvidal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Podric displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Podric.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Podric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Masvidal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podric circles away quickly and effectively.
Podric throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Podric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Podric's head but Podric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podric throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Podric lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Podric.
Masvidal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Podric's head.
Podric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podric lands a jab-cross combination.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Podric slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Podric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily.
Podric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Podric cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Podric cracks Masvidal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that Podric sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Podric avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Podric tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Podric with a series of wild strikes but Podric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Podric. Those never looked like landing.
Podric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick
and Podric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Podric.
Podric 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.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Podric isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podric lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Podric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Podric is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Podric does no damage.
Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Podric dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Podric lands a jab.
Podric scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
Masvidal misses with a low kick.
Masvidal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Podric.
Titoxo Podric is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podric lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Podric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Podric lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Podric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Podric takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Podric moves out of range of the body kick.
Podric blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Podric, as that shot connected.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Podric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Podric throws a combination. Masvidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Podric slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Titoxo Podric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Podric scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Titoxo Podric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podric has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Titoxo Podric wins by unanimous decision!
Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'.
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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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