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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights V
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Cinder misses with a series of wild punches.
Max Masteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masteri.
Masteri fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cinder shoots in and bounces Masteri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Masteri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cinder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB#
Masteri looking for a guillotine here but Cinder defends easily.
Cinder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cinder works over Masteri with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Masteri working for a triangle but Cinder defends it easily.
Cinder trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masteri's guard.
Cinder looking to pass the guard.
Cinder wanted to stand there but Masteri had control of the position.
Cinder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cinder looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masteri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cinder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cinder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cinder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cinder lands a couple of digs.
Cinder trying to control but Masteri is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Masteri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cinder defends well.
Cinder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cinder trying to control the action but Masteri is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cinder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masteri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like Cinder might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Masteri tries to buck Cinder off but Cinder is having none of it.
Masteri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cinder's best efforts.
Cinder is looking to advance position but Masteri won't allow it. #SUB#
Cinder moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Masteri.#SUB2#
Cinder is trying to get an arm triangle but Masteri is defending well.
Masteri is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masteri keeps working.
Cinder lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU2#
Cinder decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cinder misses with a few strikes there.
Masteri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masteri looks for a takedown but Cinder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masteri shoots for a double leg takedown but Cinder sprawls well. He's pushed Masteri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Cinder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinder showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinder connects with a nice short shot to Masteri's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinder prevents Masteri from improving his position.
Well, if Cinder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Cinder there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yhorm Cinder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cinder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masteri pinned against the cage. Masteri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masteri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cinder sprawls well. Cinder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masteri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cinder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cinder showed some decent athleticism there.
Cinder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masteri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masteri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinder scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB#
Masteri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cinder pulls his head out easily.
Cinder wants to take a breather but Masteri is having none of it.
Cinder working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Cinder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cinder tries to pass to full mount but Masteri defends it.
Cinder stalling.
Cinder wants to stand up but Masteri has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Masteri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cinder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Masteri is trying to escape the mount.
Masteri is bucking up trying to escape but Cinder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cinder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cinder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masteri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cinder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masteri is squirming around, avoiding Cinder's attempts to control the action.
Masteri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cinder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cinder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Masteri is looking to improve his position but Cinder isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Cinder scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cinder lands a couple of good shots and Masteri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masteri is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cinder working for the choke.
Masteri is in bad spot here.
Cinder trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cinder punishes Masteri with strikes from the back mount.
Masteri tries to roll but Cinder sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cinder scores with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Cinder lands strikes to the head. #T4#
Masteri breaks Cinder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cinder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cinder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cinder seems keen to control Masteri's posture.#SUB#
Masteri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cinder dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cinder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Masteri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cinder passes into side control.
Cinder scoring with punches from side control.
Masteri manages to get back to half guard.
Cinder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cinder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masteri regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yhorm Cinder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cinder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cinder wants it to stay on the feet.
Masteri shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masteri is defended easily by Cinder.
Cinder feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Masteri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cinder gets the takedown into side control.
Cinder wants to control but Masteri is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cinder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masteri, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinder working the head with strikes.
Masteri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cinder is looking for a sweep. Masteri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Masteri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinder desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Masteri seems to be looking for submissions.
Cinder works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Masteri has gone for a leg lock! Cinder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masteri's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Masteri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cinder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cinder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Cinder passes into half guard.
Cinder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Masteri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cinder pulls his head out easily.
Cinder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cinder controlling the position easily from mount.
Masteri gets back to half guard.
Cinder content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Cinder slips a nice elbow through Masteri's hands, connecting with Masteri's forehead.#SUB#
Masteri looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cinder passes into side control!
Cinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masteri keeps working.
Masteri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Max Masteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cinder working the ground and pound.
Cinder controlling from side mount.
Masteri is looking for a sweep.
Cinder moves into full mount!
Masteri is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Cinder wants to finish this one by submission but Masteri is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cinder.
BOOM! Cinder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masteri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cinder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masteri's face.
Yhorm Cinder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masteri taking shots to the head.
Masteri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Masteri flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Masteri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cinder controlling his opponent.
Cinder is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yhorm Cinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cinder 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yhorm Cinder!
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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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