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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1229 p4p, 1805 weight class) and Nicky Spite (ranked 164 p4p, 238 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Spite!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal looks to land a combination. Spite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Spite is out of range.
Spite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spite 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.
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spite, pushing him back against the cage.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spite.
Spite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal throws a hook but Spite blocks it.
Spite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masvidal is fending him off so far but Spite persists. Nope, Masvidal circles away and we're back to standing.
Spite slips a jab from Masvidal.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Spite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal has managed to clinch.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spite takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spite tries to pull guard but Masvidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Spite drops back down to his feet.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Spite digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spite.
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Spite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Spite with an uppercut!
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spite unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Spite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masvidal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spite advances to half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Spite has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spite drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Spite off! Spite jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Spite is proving a slippery customer.
Spite wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Spite passes Masvidal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spite is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Spite is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
That's four 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.
Spite wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
Spite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masvidal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spite trying to pass the guard but Masvidal defending well.
Masvidal wants to control but Spite is keeping busy.
Spite trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Spite avoids it well.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal forces Spite back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?
Spite successfully pulls guard.
Spite is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Spite.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Spite avoids nicely.
Masvidal rushes Spite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spite misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Spite tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Spite has the dominant position.
Spite jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Spite pulls guard successfully.
Spite has his foot on Masvidal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masvidal works his way back into a safe position though.
Spite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masvidal is aware though and is defending well.
Masvidal stays in close to Spite's body and controls the position.
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Spite had control of the position.
Masvidal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to free his trapped foot but Spite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spite is in trouble now - Masvidal has advanced to mount!
Masvidal get's back to his feet.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masvidal defends well and Spite ends up having to push Masvidal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spite slips under a jab.
Spite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masvidal as he jumps to the side.
Spite defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal sets himself, and Spite steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Masvidal coming out on top.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Spite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spite trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Spite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Spite tries to pass.
Spite wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Spite stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Masvidal going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Spite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masvidal has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Spite avoids them all with ease.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spite tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spite fails with the takedown
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Spite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Spite ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spite.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Masvidal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Masvidal pulls Spite in close to prevent any damage.
Nicky Spite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Spite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spite.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Spite on that attempt.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
Spite goes for a double leg but Masvidal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masvidal continues to drive forward.
Masvidal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spite walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a combination
so Spite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Spite is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Masvidal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spite is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spite moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Spite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spite tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
Spite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal has closed the distance and engaged Spite in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Spite has the dominant position.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Spite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Nicky Spite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spite tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masvidal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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