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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tucker clinches.
Masras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masras throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Masras connects with a body shot.
Masras tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masras tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masras back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masras misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Tucker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masras quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masras won't allow Tucker to pass to mount. #T1#
Tucker trying to control from half guard but Masras is working away.
Tucker wants to stand up but Masras has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Masras trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker tries to pass to full mount but Masras defends it.
Tucker is taking a breather. Masras says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Masras is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masras avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker shoots in but Masras avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Masras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tucker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masras working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
Masras lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Tucker holding on.#T3#
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Tucker is not content to let Masras control the position.
Masras lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masras in the domination position with Tucker hanging on.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Masras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masras is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masras avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tucker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masras tries to get out of the position.
Masras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control but Masras is working from the bottom.
Masras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Masras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masras stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Masras throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Masras is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tucker trying to control but Masras is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melvin Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Masras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masras working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Masras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Masras has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Masras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masras continues to drive forward.
Masras misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Masras keeps it at a distance.
Tucker throws a body punch but Masras moves out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Masras is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Masras, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Masras against the cage but Masras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
A low kick from Masras misses #TD2#
so Tucker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masras has control of Tucker's left arm, preventing Tucker from doing any damage.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Masras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Masras tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Masras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masras is looking to counter with head kicks.
James Masras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.#CL2#
Masras gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Masras jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Masras is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker throws the kick towards the body but Masras avoids it.
Tucker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Masras circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masras as he avoids it easily.
Masras tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1##TD2#
Tucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Masras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masras controlling Tucker's posture. #SUB2#
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Masras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masras seems keen to control Tucker's posture.#T2#
Tucker wants to stand but Masras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Masras circles away.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masras but Masras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masras drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.
James Masras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masras pinned against the cage. Masras gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Masras moves out of range as Tucker throws a body kick.
#TD#
Masras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masras controlling the position from side mount.
Tucker is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Tucker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masras stalling. #SUB#
Masras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Masras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker wants to control but Masras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Masras.
I think Tucker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Masras lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masras scores with a one two! Nice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice tries to clinch there but Masras circles away.
Nice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Nice closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nice lands in his opponent's guard.
Nice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masras controls Nice momentarily but Nice frees himself.
Nice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nice throwing strikes from guard but Masras blocks nicely. #T1#
Masras is trying to keep Nice in close.
Masras managing to control the position.
Nice wants to get up but he can't break Masras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Masras is trying to keep Nice in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice looks for a takedown but Masras sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice shoots for a takedown but Masras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masras unleashes a big counter combination but Nice bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice tries to close the distance and clinch but Masras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice tries to close the distance and clinch but Masras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masras throws a sloppy head kick and Nice moves out of range easily.
Masras swings for the body but Nice moves out of range.
Nice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Nice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice closes the distance and clinches up with Masras, looking for a takedown. Nice pushes Masras against the cage but Masras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masras shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nice.
Masras moves out of range as Nice throws a body kick.
#T3#
Nice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Masras misses.
It looked like Nice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nice.
Masras misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nice counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nice is looking to stand up but Masras won't let him. #SUB2#
Masras looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nice passes into half guard.
Masras tries to get to full guard but Nice has control of the leg.
Masras has his hands clasped together around Nice's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Masras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nice is working away from the top position though.
Masras blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nice.
Masras is not content to let Nice control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masras can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Masras will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Masras throws a sloppy head kick and Nice moves out of range easily.
Masras throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice tries for a takedown but Masras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice closes the distance and clinches up with Masras, looking for a takedown. Nice pushes Masras against the cage but Masras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice tries to counter by clinching up but Masras breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nice or perhaps it was just good defense by Masras, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice misses with the combination.
#TD#
Nice shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masras's guard.
Nice has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Nice won't allow Masras to sweep him here.
Masras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully.
Jimbo Nice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice forces his way into half guard.
Masras controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Masras gets back to full guard.
#T2#
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.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully.
Masras wants to sweep but no luck.
Masras trying to keep a closed guard but Nice is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Masras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masras trying to keep a closed guard but Nice is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice dives in and grabs Masras's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masras pushes down on Nice's head and hops out.
Nice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Nice shoots in and bounces Masras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Masras keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masras managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice looking to sit in guard and control but Masras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masras is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Masras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masras stuffs the takedown attempt from Nice. Nice gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masras sprawls and moves away.
Nice shoots in looking for a takedown but Masras manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Masras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Nice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masras sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Masras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nice keeping moving, preventing Masras from controlling successfully.
Masras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Masras counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masras sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nice keeping moving, preventing Masras from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nice is looking for a triangle but Masras pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Masras's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masras slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nice can't do much from the bottom here.
Nice is not content to let Masras control the position.
Masras working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masras working the ground and pound from side control.
Masras grinds an elbow into Nice's temple.
Nice wants to control but Masras postures up.
Nice tries to bench press Masras off him but Masras keeps the position.
Masras wants to control but Nice is keeping him busy.
Nice is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice is trying to escape the position but Masras is controlling the position.
Jimbo Nice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Masras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice is looking to regain half guard here but Masras keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Masras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masras 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Masras!
James Masras decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Masras misses with a head kick.
Alexander throws a head kick but Masras moves out of range.
Alexander lands with a nice combination. Masras backs away looking to recover.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexander is defended easily by Masras.
Masras is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masras tried to score with a low kick but Alexander checks it.
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masras misses the shot to the body.
As Masras looks to move away, Alexander throws a big counter combo but Masras just gets out of the way.
Masras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alexander shoots in but Masras avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Alexander avoids the head kick by Masras.
Masras throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Alexander tries to clinch but Masras moves out of range.
Masras swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masras circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Masras.
Alexander appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Masras, which made it look bad.
Alexander blocks a head kick by Masras.
#T2#
Masras throws a leg kick #TD#
and Alexander counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masras has his hands clasped together around Alexander's back. He's all about the action.
Alexander trying to control the action but Masras is working from the bottom.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Masras is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masras is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Masras moves into full guard.
Masras looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masras is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Masras working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexander's head.#T4#
Masras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masras landing some decent shots from guard.
Masras 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masras keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Masras will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masras.
Alexander dives in and grabs Masras's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masras pushes down on Alexander's head and hops out.
Alexander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick and Masras moves out of range easily.
Masras throws a head kick that misses.
Masras throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Masras fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander throws a head kick but Masras moves out of range.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masras misses with a body shot.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masras counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Masras gets a double leg takedown into Alexander's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masras is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Masras postures up.
Masras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masras chips away with some ground and pound.
Alexander can't keep his opponent in guard - Masras advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James Masras has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masras lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masras on the ground.
Masras with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Alexander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masras's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexander is defended easily by Masras.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masras goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Masras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masras is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alexander's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Masras tries for a kimura but Alexander is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Masras is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Masras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Masras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Alexander misses #TD2#
and Masras decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexander's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masras 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.
Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masras gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Masras managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masras is pulling down on Alexander's head to control his posture.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Masras.
Alexander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masras.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Alexander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masras as he avoids it easily.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Masras.
Alexander appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masras stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masras throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Alexander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masras did well to prevent Alexander getting side control.
Masras is doing well to control the position and prevent Alexander from advancing to side control.
Masras is pressing down on Alexander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Masras tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masras has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Masras's legs - danger averted.
Masras controlling the position.
Masras keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Masras controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander preventing the sweep.
Samuel Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Masras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexander throws a strike but Masras rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
James Masras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Masras!
In defeat, Samuel Alexander stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent for taking this fight, I may have lost but I will always be humble in defeat. Well done.'.
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