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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 31
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Pantelakis instigates a clinch.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Pantelakis keeps him there for the moment.
Pantelakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Pantelakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Two avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Two misses with a wild body shot.
Pantelakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two misses with the combination.
Two throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Pantelakis darts in and clinches Two up against the cage.
Pantelakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pantelakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sifis Pantelakis. 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.
Pantelakis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Two to keep the fight standing.
Pantelakis jumps guard but Two stands there with Pantelakis around his waist. Pantelakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pantelakis is trying to pull guard but Two turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Two looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Pantelakis instigates a clinch.
Pantelakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Two just stands there and leans against the cage.
Two is trying to stall.
Two trying to control the position but instead, Pantelakis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Two into the cage.
Pantelakis fails to pull guard.
Pantelakis has Two pressed against the cage, preventing Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pantelakis tries to pull guard but Two forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pantelakis jumps guard but Two turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Two presses Pantelakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pantelakis jumps guard but Two stands there with Pantelakis around his waist. Pantelakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Pantelakis successfully pulls guard.
Two tries to stand but Pantelakis is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Two decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Pantelakis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Pantelakis moves into range and clinches up with Two.
Pantelakis jumps guard but Two turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Pantelakis pulls Two into guard.
#SUB#
Pantelakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Two stands up from Pantelakis's guard - Two perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Two swats away the attempt to clinch by Pantelakis.
Two cracks Pantelakis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Sifis Pantelakis has been cut.
Two throws a body punch but Pantelakis moves out of range. #CL#
Pantelakis instigates a clinch.
Pantelakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Two smiles and moves away.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two throws a series of punches but Pantelakis avoids them all with ease.
Two throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pantelakis is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Pantelakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pantelakis tries to clinch but Two moves away
and Two counters with a nice body shot.
Two is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pantelakis rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Two lands with a nice body punch.
Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pantelakis manages to avoid it.
Two connects with a body shot that sends Pantelakis's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two lands with a good body shot.
Two dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Two cracks a nice hook into Pantelakis's ribs.
Two lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pantelakis at a distance.
Pantelakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Two scores with a body shot.
Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pantelakis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pantelakis walks into a stiff left hand from Two.#KD2#
Two sends Pantelakis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Two is motioning to the referee to let Pantelakis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Two ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Two ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Pantelakis's jaw. Pantelakis's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Two does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Two!
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Event:
NSC 52: Trump vs Tori
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Lebedev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Two misses with a double jab.
Lebedev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lebedev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lebedev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Two pinned against the ropes. Two gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Two fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Two misses with a body shot.
Lebedev moves out of range as Two strikes.
Lebedev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Two defends it well.
Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebedev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two misses with a body shot.
Two works Lebedev's body with a nice hook.
Two misses with a straight left.
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Lebedev tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Two scores with a shot to the body.
Two takes a swing at Lebedev's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Two.#CUT#
It looks like Vitaly Lebedev has been cut.
Two misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Lebedev tries to counter it with a takedown but Two pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Lebedev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebedev.
Two thuds a left hand into Lebedev's body.
Two misses with a body shot.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Two lands a big uppercut and Lebedev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lebedev looks OK. Two waves Lebedev back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Vitaly Lebedev's cut even more.
Lebedev looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two scores with a hook to the body. Lebedev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Two swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Two Throws a clean left jab. Two Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lebedev's chin! Lebedev crumbles to the ground and Two follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). One Two!
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Event:
NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Two misses.
Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Two misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
Two cracks a nice hook into Bundy's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Two.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Two throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Two throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy defending well as Two loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bundy pinned against the ropes. Bundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Two misses. #T1#
Bundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Two throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Bundy counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bundy cracks Two with a big right hand but Two just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bundy scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Two has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Two managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bundy.
Bundy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bundy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bundy working the head with strikes. #T2#
Bundy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bundy cracks Two with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bundy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bundy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bundy throws a strike aimed at the side of Two's head but Two avoids it well.
Bundy working the ground and pound but Two is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing that Bundy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Bundy tries for a kimura but Two is defending well. #SUB#
Bundy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bundy working the ground and pound from side control.
Bundy working the ground and pound but Two is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Two sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Two.
Two throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Two avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Two misses.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Two is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by Bundy.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Two swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ted Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like One Two has been cut.
Bundy slips under a jab from Two.
Two looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Two misses with a looping left.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Two looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.#TD#
Bundy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy lands a couple of elbows.
Bundy 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.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Two has wrist control.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Two parries the strikes from Bundy easily there. Bundy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Two to escape.
Two really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bundy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bundy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Two some visible discomfort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Bundy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Bundy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Two down.
#ROC#
Two is rocked!
Two is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy lands a few punches from side control.
Two regains half guard, as Bundy was trying to land strikes.
Two keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundy working the head and body with strikes.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on One Two's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bundy misses with a double jab.
Two throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Two sprawls and moves away.
Bundy slips a jab and a cross from Two.
Bundy moves out of range of the strikes.
Two takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
Bundy lands a nice hook to Two's body. Two takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.#TD#
Two tries to sprawl but Bundy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Bundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bundy working Two over with strikes.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
One Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two is still in real trouble! Can Bundy finish him?
Bundy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Two! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bundy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NSC 40: Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Stockhold tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
Stockhold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Two sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Stockhold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Two quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Two manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Two fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stockhold manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Stockhold has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Two throws a series of punches but Stockhold moves out of range.
Stockhold tried to counter with a leg kick but Two avoided it.
Stockhold wants to clinch up but Two keeps it at a distance.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Stockhold. Stockhold gets slowly back to his feet.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Two lands a jab.
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!#TD#
Stockhold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Two's guard.
Stockhold trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Stockhold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Two has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stockhold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Two throws a series of punches but Stockhold moves out of range.
Stockhold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Two throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stockhold.
A slow jab from Two misses its intended target.
Two leaves Stockhold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Stockhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Stockhold with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Two was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stockhold fails with the takedown.#T2#
Stockhold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stockhold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Two pinned against the ropes. Two gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Two connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stockhold. Stockhold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stockhold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Two defends well and Stockhold ends up having to push Two into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Two looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Two lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Stockhold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stockhold tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
Two comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stockhold is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Two feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stockhold sprawling to the canvas! Stockhold rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Two finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Stockhold has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Two connects with a body shot that sends Stockhold's belly button to the back.
Stockhold gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Two gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stockhold is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Two!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights V
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Two throws out a loose jab but Barzilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barzilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Two counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Two misses with the combination.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barzilla blocks a body shot from Two. #BC#
Barzilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barzilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Barzilla.
Two can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Barzilla stalling against the cage.
Barzilla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barzilla tries to pull guard but Two won't allow it.
Two tries to break the clinch but Barzilla is controlling the position.
Barzilla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Two is defending well for now.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Two throws a right hand that Barzilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Barzilla also avoids with ease.
Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Two missing with a left hand there. Barzilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Barzilla.
Barzilla changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Two throws out a loose jab but Barzilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barzilla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Barzilla has been cut.
Two fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barzilla went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Two jabs Barzilla right on the nose. Barzilla blinks but takes it well.
One Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barzilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Two.
Barzilla misses with a series of wild punches.
Two connects with a body shot.#CL#
Barzilla moves into the clinch.
Two is trying to push Barzilla away but Barzilla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Barzilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Barzilla has Two up against the cage in a clinch.
Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Two wants to get back to striking at distance but Barzilla won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barzilla.
Barzilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Two's elbow. #BC2#
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Two looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Two misses with an uppercut.
Barzilla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Two manages to circle out of the way.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barzilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Two circles away quickly and effectively.
Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barzilla.
Bubba Barzilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Two.#T4#
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Two scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Barzilla is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Barzilla out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Two!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights IV
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Two misses.
Two could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pablo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like One Two has been cut.
Two throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Pablo counters with a right hand that sends Two tumbling to the canvas! Can Pablo finish him? He dives into Two's guard looking to do just that!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pablo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pablo pushes down on Two's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pablo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES#
Two makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Two looks to land a combination but Pablo avoids it well.
Pablo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pablo lands a big right hook! Two looks hurt but is still standing! Pablo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Two falls down and Pablo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Two's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Pablo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Pablo!
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Event:
Initiation V
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Masteri.
Two really is a fat lump.
Masteri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masteri avoids the body shot from Two.
Two looks to land a combination but Masteri avoids it well.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Masteri. Masteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Two swings for the body but Masteri moves out of range.
Two throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two cracks a nice hook into Masteri's ribs.
Masteri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Two misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Masteri darts in and clinches Two up against the cage.#BC2#
Masteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two looks to throw the jab but Masteri is out of range.
Masteri wants to counter with a clinch but Two pushes him away.#T1#
Masteri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masteri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Masteri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Two!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masteri trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Masteri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Masteri trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Masteri just content to control the position.
Masteri is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Masteri decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Masteri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
Masteri slips under a jab.
Two looks to land a left hand but Masteri moved out of range nicely.
One Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Masteri.
Two throws a right hand that Masteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Masteri also avoids with ease.
Two throws a right and a left that Masteri avoids nicely.
Masteri feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two misses with a hook.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Two looks to throw the jab but Masteri is out of range.
Masteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##TD2#
Two gets caught napping as Masteri dives in and scores a takedown. Two manages to retain guard.
Masteri wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving. #SU2#
Masteri gets to his feet. Two looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Masteri forces Two back against the cage and clinches.
Masteri is looking for a takedown.
One Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Masteri.
Two is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masteri has Two pressed against the cage, preventing Two from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##TD2#
Masteri jumps into guard, dragging Two to the mat.
Masteri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Masteri working for a triangle but Two defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Masteri is looking for a triangle but Two pushes his legs off easily.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masteri on the ground.
Masteri looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that One Two will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Two fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masteri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Masteri clinches.
Masteri tries to score a body lock takedown but Two shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masteri prevents Two from breaking the clinch.
Two wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masteri tries a body shot but Two blocks it.
#BC2#
Masteri breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Masteri moves into the clinch.
Two looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masteri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
One Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Masteri.
Masteri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Masteri is trying to drag Two to the mat but Two just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masteri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masteri trying to land knees to the body.
Masteri slows down the pace here.
Masteri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Two's efforts to push away.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masteri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Masteri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Two swinging wildly here.
Two looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Two lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Two.#CUT#
It looks like Max Masteri has been cut.
Two falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Masteri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masteri stalling.
Masteri wants a takedown.
Two wants to break free but Masteri has control.
Two is trying to push Masteri away but Masteri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Two gets underhooks to prevent Masteri's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Masteri is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Masteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Two is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Masteri's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Two throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Masteri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Two sprawls well initially but Masteri persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Masteri gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Two swats away the attempt to clinch by Masteri.
Two is looking to counter the offense by Masteri and move into the clinch.
Masteri slips a jab and a cross from Two.
Masteri moves out of range as Two strikes.
Masteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Two.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target. #CL2#
Masteri takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Masteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two misses with a looping left.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Masteri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Two misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Two.
Two misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Masteri counters with a single leg into guard. Two didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Two utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masteri wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Masteri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Two works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Two dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Masteri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Two throws a body shot but no joy.
Masteri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Masteri takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masteri wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is trying to break the clinch but Masteri is controlling him.
Two is trying to break the clinch but Masteri is controlling him.#T1#
Masteri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Two after a bit of a struggle.
One Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Masteri.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Two has had enough of the clinch but Masteri keeps him there for the moment.
Two is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Two avoiding damage as Masteri throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Masteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two misses with the combination.
Masteri slips a jab and a cross from Two.
#TD2#
Masteri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Two might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masteri wants to control but Two is keeping him busy.
Two dodges the ground and pound from Masteri.#T2#
Masteri trying to control the position but Two is working away. #SU2#
Masteri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Two throws a shot to the body.
Two throws a right hand that Masteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Masteri also avoids with ease.
Two fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Masteri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Two, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Masteri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Two regains guard.
Masteri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Masteri wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Masteri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two keeping moving, preventing Masteri from controlling successfully.
Two keeping full guard, as Masteri tries to pass.
One Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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.
Masteri throwing strikes from guard but Two blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Two looks to land a combination but Masteri avoids it well. #TD2#
Masteri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Masteri is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masteri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Max Masteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masteri postures up in Two's guard and throws a big left but Two blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Masteri.
I think Two has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Two!
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