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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 3061 p4p, 4436 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 338 p4p, 459 weight class). De Rossi comes to the ring accompanied by Thousand Foot Krutch: War of Change. Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scarface. Jorge Masvidal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giuseppe De Rossi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe De Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws the kick towards the body but De Rossi avoids it.
Masvidal connects with a leg kick.
Masvidal throws a lazy body kick
and De Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Masvidal lands a leg kick that knocks De Rossi off balance momentarily.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that De Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Masvidal.
We've been told by De Rossi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and De Rossi moves out of range easily.
As Masvidal looks to move away, De Rossi throws a big counter combo but Masvidal just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Masvidal throws a combination that misses
and De Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him.
De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masvidal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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 is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away.
De Rossi wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rossi taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
Masvidal is rocked!
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him?
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Rossi lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masvidal is keeping busy.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
De Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
De Rossi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Masvidal avoids it.
De Rossi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
De Rossi moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces De Rossi off the ropes and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Rossi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a combination
and De Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses
and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Rossi dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
It looked like De Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
De Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
De Rossi avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but De Rossi avoids them all with ease.
De Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
De Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal gets to his feet - De Rossi follows without any prompting.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masvidal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Masvidal lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Rossi takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masvidal is looking to land body kicks.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by De Rossi.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes.
De Rossi prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow.
Masvidal is trying to push De Rossi away but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
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 Giuseppe De Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses
and De Rossi counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
As Masvidal looks to move away, De Rossi throws a big counter combo but Masvidal just gets out of the way.
De Rossi moves out of range as Masvidal throws a body kick.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal connects with a high kick.
It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
De Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
De Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Masvidal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
and De Rossi counters with a two punch combo.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but De Rossi avoids it well.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rossi gets a clinch.
De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
De Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Rossi stalling in the clinch.
De Rossi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
De Rossi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal trying to land knees to the body.
De Rossi lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Rossi holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with De Rossi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
De Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
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!
De Rossi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masvidal pushes De Rossi off and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal tries to land a body kick
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe De Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Rossi, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanna thank everyone that cheered me up and believed in me, I wanna thank Slavic FL for putting up as much effort as they can to put fights together and before I leave one last thing
Ryan Locke is a bitch, thank you everyone'.
In defeat, Jorge Masvidal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'.
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