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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Joniec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krzysztof Joniec!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Joniec misses with a takedown
and Masvidal counters with a shoot takedown. Joniec fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Masvidal advances position into side control!
Masvidal trying to control the action but Joniec is working from the bottom.
Masvidal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joniec rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Masvidal's guard! Nice work there by Joniec!
Masvidal looking for a guillotine here but Joniec defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal working for a triangle but Joniec defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joniec throws an elbow that misses. Masvidal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joniec's guard. Nice move by Masvidal!
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.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard.
Joniec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.
Joniec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masvidal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joniec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Joniec is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joniec manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Joniec's guard.
Masvidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joniec works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masvidal preventing the sweep.
Masvidal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masvidal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Joniec is keeping the position.
Joniec trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joniec looking for a sweep. Not yet Joniec, not yet.
Masvidal wants to control from the top but Joniec keeps moving.
Joniec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Masvidal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Masvidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joniec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal postures up in Joniec's guard and throws a big left but Joniec blocks it.
Masvidal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masvidal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Joniec is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is keen to just control but Joniec is a slippery customer.
Masvidal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joniec is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masvidal moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joniec clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
Masvidal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joniec is defending well.
Joniec gets underhooks to prevent Masvidal's takedown attempt.
Joniec lands a takedown into guard.
Joniec trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal looking for a guillotine here but Joniec defends easily.
Joniec looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joniec defends it easily.
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal is looking for a triangle here but Joniec uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masvidal wants to control but Joniec postures up.
Masvidal is not content to let Joniec control the position.
Masvidal tries to bench press Joniec off him but Joniec keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to control but Joniec postures up.
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!
Joniec is trying to ground and pound but Masvidal uses the momentary lack of control by Joniec to regain half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to full guard.
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masvidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joniec pulls his head out easily.
Masvidal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joniec wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joniec defends well.
Joniec pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joniec trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joniec trying to control from half guard but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Joniec's head to control him but Joniec postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joniec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masvidal defends it well.
Joniec is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joniec is breathing heavily.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Joniec closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masvidal circles away.
Masvidal leaves Joniec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joniec bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joniec's best efforts.
Masvidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joniec pulls his head out easily.
Joniec is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joniec with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joniec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Joniec, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joniec works his foot free and advances to mount.
Joniec avoids the attempt from Masvidal to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal holds on to Joniec as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Masvidal is working to get back to half guard.
Joniec is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Masvidal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jorge Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masvidal wants to control but Joniec is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal gets back to half guard.
Joniec wants to stand up but Masvidal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masvidal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Joniec from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joniec passes into side control.
Masvidal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joniec is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joniec to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Joniec's head to control him but Joniec postures up.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Masvidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joniec pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joniec wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Joniec trying to mount his opponent but Masvidal defends it.
Jorge Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masvidal.
Joniec must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masvidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joniec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Masvidal is tightening it up a little... Joniec has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joniec reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joniec taps out! Nice BJJ there by Masvidal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorge 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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