Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Tuytuhlz avoids it well.
Tuytuhlz throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuytuhlz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tuytuhlz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Tuytuhlz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Masvidal forces Tuytuhlz back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Tuytuhlz lands a damaging elbow.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuytuhlz backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz is trying to stall. #T1#
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tuytuhlz.
Nice elbow from Tuytuhlz. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Masvidal has closed the distance and engaged Tuytuhlz in a clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Tuytuhlz digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Tuytuhlz back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuytuhlz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuytuhlz can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Tuytuhlz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal shoots for a double leg takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well. He's pushed Masvidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tuytuhlz throws a jab when Masvidal was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Tuytuhlz sprawls well.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Tuytuhlz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masvidal throws a big counter combination but Tuytuhlz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masvidal closes the distance but Tuytuhlz moves to the side
and Tuytuhlz counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal misses with a jab to the body
and Tuytuhlz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuytuhlz, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tuytuhlz clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Masvidal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masvidal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuytuhlz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tuytuhlz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuytuhlz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuytuhlz.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Tuytuhlz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Masvidal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuytuhlz has passed into half guard!
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Tuytuhlz is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuytuhlz is taking a breather. Masvidal 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.
Tuytuhlz thows a huge punch but Masvidal dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tuytuhlz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tuytuhlz takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tuytuhlz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuytuhlz lands an uppercut.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuytuhlz effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz cracks Masvidal with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Tuytuhlz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
Masvidal with a poor takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice body shot.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Tuytuhlz sends Masvidal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tuytuhlz is motioning to the referee to let Masvidal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tuytuhlz takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuytuhlz has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz lands a hook that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuytuhlz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masvidal is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tuytuhlz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tuytuhlz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuytuhlz lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tuytuhlz pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Tuytuhlz avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target. #CL2#
Tuytuhlz has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuytuhlz's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuytuhlz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tuytuhlz closes the distance and clinches.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Tuytuhlz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal throws a combination that misses
and Tuytuhlz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuytuhlz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
A jab from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Masvidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Tuytuhlz looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz misses with a hook.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Tuytuhlz sends Masvidal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tuytuhlz is motioning to the referee to let Masvidal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Masvidal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuytuhlz's waist but Tuytuhlz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masvidal off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuytuhlz drops Masvidal with a naaaaasty hook - Masvidal is in real trouble here! Tuytuhlz dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masvidal swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Masvidal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Masvidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.
Masvidal throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masvidal's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVR##T1#
Masvidal controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hall has picked Masvidal up and slammed him! Masvidal can't keep hold of the triangle and Hall manages to pass to side control!
Hall wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Hall prevents Masvidal from escaping the position.
Hall trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Masvidal wants to control but Hall postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.
Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #T4#
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal can't get the takedown.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Hall blocking some punches.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Hall pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hall has knocked Masvidal down with a huge combo! Hall steps away and waves a wobbly Masvidal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!#KD#
Hall drops Masvidal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Masvidal looks back up at him and smiles so Hall waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall lands a slapping body shot.
Hall drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Masvidal's head, knocking him out cold! Hall is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hall!
A victorious Henry Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnaar throws an elbow but misses.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but Ragnaar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ragnaar throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnaar tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar misses with an elbow over the top.
Ragnaar throws an elbow but it misses.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnaar blocks with his arms. #TD#
Masvidal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ragnaar is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB#
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnaar is defending well.
Masvidal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masvidal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnaar's head. #SUB#
Masvidal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Ragnaar is defending well. #SUB#
Masvidal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnaar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masvidal. #SUB#
Masvidal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ragnaar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masvidal has cracked it and Ragnaar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masvidal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Masvidal!
After the big win, Nate Masvidal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Nils Ragnaar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna Train Hard Again And Get The Next Win'.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masvidal won't be happy with that.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound.
Masvidal tries to bench press Rocksteady off him but Rocksteady keeps the position.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Masvidal is trying to escape the position but Rocksteady is controlling the position.
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rocksteady lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masvidal down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady just content to control the position.
Rocksteady looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rocksteady smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rocksteady taking a breather here.
Rocksteady working the ground and pound.#T1#
Rocksteady lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Rocksteady swings around for an armbar but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rocksteady's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocksteady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Masvidal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rocksteady looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rocksteady looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rocksteady! #REVB#
Rocksteady scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Rocksteady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rocksteady working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.
Masvidal is not content to let Rocksteady control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Rocksteady lands a nice forearm strike.
Rocksteady wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rocksteady connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Rocksteady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rocksteady lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Rocksteady is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal isn't going anywhere.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working. #SUB2#
Rocksteady tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well. #T4#
Rocksteady tries to score with some ground and pound. Masvidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rocksteady is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocksteady in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rocksteady happy to just control the position for now.
Rocksteady working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocksteady looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rocksteady smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Rocksteady dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocksteady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Rocksteady misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masvidal or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocksteady, which made it look bad.
Masvidal digs a good hook to Rocksteady's body.
Nice uppercut there from Rocksteady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Rocksteady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocksteady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksteady throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Rocksteady sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady jabs at Masvidal's body.
Nice sprawl there from Rocksteady as Masvidal shoots in.
And Rocksteady tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocksteady moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rocksteady moves into the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rocksteady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady cracks Masvidal with a nice body shot.
Rocksteady blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rocksteady blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rocksteady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocksteady slows down the pace here.
Rocksteady blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Rocksteady to work.
Rocksteady pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rocksteady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rocksteady tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rocksteady wants to stall.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rocksteady is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rocksteady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Masvidal on the inside.
Masvidal misses with some punches. #TD2#
Rocksteady has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Masvidal regains guard immediately.
Rocksteady won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Masvidal looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily. #SUB2#
Rocksteady drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masvidal dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rocksteady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Rocksteady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rocksteady digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Rocksteady circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Rocksteady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Masvidal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but Rocksteady shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Rocksteady.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Rocksteady on that attempt.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Rocksteady moves away and avoids it.
Rocksteady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Masvidal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocksteadys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rocksteady slaps away a takedown attempt from Masvidal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocksteady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocksteady darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Rocksteady into the cage.
Rocksteady lands a really nice looking cross but Masvidal seems unphased.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocksteady as he jumps to the side.
Rocksteady has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady lands with a shot to the body.
James Rocksteady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Masvidal closes the distance but Rocksteady moves to the side #TD2#
and Rocksteady counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Masvidal wants to stand back up but Rocksteady manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocksteady taking a break here but Masvidal is having none of it and regains half guard.
Masvidal is trying to control but can't.
Rocksteady perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rocksteady wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position.
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady is working Masvidal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masvidal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocksteady passes Masvidal's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rocksteady looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James Rocksteady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Masvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rocksteady is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masvidal sees it coming and defends easily.
Masvidal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocksteady is working away from the top position though.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Rocksteady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocksteady not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Rocksteady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rocksteady 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rocksteady!
After winning the bout, James Rocksteady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Kentas vs Materlak
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands a head shot.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rios's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rios's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masvidal has a takedown stuffed.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Rios with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Rios with a nice calf kick.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Rios.
Rios swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Rios.
Rios catches Masvidal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masvidal dives in for a single leg takedown but Rios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.#T2##TD#
Masvidal gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios pushes Masvidal off looking to stand but Masvidal dives back in and keeps control.
Masvidal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masvidal slows the pace down in half guard.
Rios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rios to regain full guard.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #T3##ES2#
Rios has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Masvidal is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Masvidal gets through Rios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Rios throws a leg kick
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Rios staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Rios finds it's way through Masvidal's defenses.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Rios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rios throws a combination that misses
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Diego Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Rios misses with a hook.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Rios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target. #TD#
Masvidal dives in and scores a takedown into Rios's guard.

Rios wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rios misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Masvidal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rios's guard.
Masvidal trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Masvidal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masvidal prevents Rios from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Rios blocks nicely.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rios lands a nice looking kick to the body. Masvidal takes a step back to recover.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Rios stalks Masvidal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masvidal's face. Masvidal staggers backwards, shaken.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rios as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Rios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masvidal lands a head shot.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Rios's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Rios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rios throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Rios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Masvidal coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Rios lands an overhand right.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Rios.
Masvidal lands an overhand right.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Rios gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Rios is trying to push Masvidal away but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rios scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios misses with a double jab.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rios defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Rios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rios.
Masvidal tries to counter by clinching up but Rios breaks away and moves out of range.
Masvidal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Rios. No joy for Masvidal on that attempt.
Rios is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rios scores with a head kick. Masvidal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up with Rios and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Masvidal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Rios.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Rios.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios has had enough of the clinch but Masvidal keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Rios is trying to push Masvidal away but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios gets underhooks to prevent Masvidal's takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal tries for a takedown but Rios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Rios punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Rios misses.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rios to score with a decent uppercut.
Rios throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rios throws a combination. Masvidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range. #CL#
Rios tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
Rios throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal scores with a jab. Rios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal shoots and misses
and Rios counters with a stiff right hand.
Rios digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
A punch lands to the side of Masvidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Masvidal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Masvidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Masvidal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Masvidal falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rios dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rios!
Diego Rios was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Masvidal lands.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kovacs clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Kovacs throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Kovacs has the dominant position.
Kovacs tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kovacs has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kovacs throws an elbow but misses.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovacs has double underhooks.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Masvidal circles away.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Masvidal letting Kovacs take a breather here.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Kovacs blocks it.
Kovacs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacs working aggressively here. #T2#
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovacs blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kovacs.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Kovacs blocks it.
Masvidal gets through Kovacs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacs.
Kovacs swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kovacs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Kovacs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Kovacs looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacs.
The referee calls for Kovacs to work.
Kovacs lands a right hand.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Kovacs avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal blocks the elbow strike.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal tries to work over Kovacs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Kovacs blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Kovacs pulls guard successfully. #T4#
Kovacs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses.
Kovacs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovacs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Masvidal drops back looking for a leg! Kovacs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kovacs manages to kick Masvidal off! Masvidal jumps back into Kovacs's guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal has gone for a leg lock! Kovacs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masvidal's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovacs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovacs shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Kovacs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal shoots in but Kovacs avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacs circles away.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Kovacs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacs fails with the takedown.
Masvidal shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Kovacs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andor Kovacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kovacs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kovacs darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Kovacs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovacs wants to clinch
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kovacs.#CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
Kovacs presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacs prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacs controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masvidal as Kovacs tries to tie him up. #T3#
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Kovacs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
Kovacs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kovacs moves into range and clinches up with Masvidal.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Kovacs lands a shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs is trying to stall.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masvidal is defending well.
Kovacs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovacs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masvidal is trying to push Kovacs away but Kovacs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Kovacs moved out of range nicely.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kovacs wants to clinch.
Masvidal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovacs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovacs wants to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Kovacs.#T1#
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Kovacs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.#BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kovacs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacs tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Masvidal catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Kovacs wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kovacs defends it nicely.
Kovacs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kovacs tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Masvidal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kovacs pulls Masvidal in to control the position.
Kovacs looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kovacs holds on and takes a little breather.
Masvidal throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Masvidal 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. #SUB#
Kovacs has his foot on Masvidal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masvidal works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal connects with a body shot.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kovacs moves in looking to clinch but Masvidal pushes him off.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovacs blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal catches Kovacs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Andor Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacs or not. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Masvidal. That snapped Kovacs's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Masvidal as he connects with a hook.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall misses with a kick to the body
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Masvidal needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Hall throws a front kick that sends Masvidal stumbling back into the cage.
Hall staying out of range there.#T1#
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head. #BC2#
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall walks into a left hand. #T2#
Hall dips to his left and cracks Masvidal with an uppercut!
Hall looks to land a body kick but Masvidal moved away.
Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Hall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Hall.
Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hall avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Hall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masvidal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Masvidal rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action. #BC2#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Hall pushes Masvidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Masvidal. That snapped Hall's head back.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Hall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Masvidal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masvidal.
Hall prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall works Masvidal's body with a nice hook.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal misses the jab.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall is looking to slow Masvidal down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Hall staying out of range there.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masvidal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A head kick misses from Masvidal. #T1#
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Hall off the cage and back into range.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Masvidal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.
Hall thuds his shin into the meat of Masvidal's side.
A jab from Hall finds it's way through Masvidal's defenses. #T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Hall.
Nate Masvidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Hall misses with some punches.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Hall blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal blocking some punches.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Masvidal tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall fakes the leg kick and cracks Masvidal in the body.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Hall connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.#CL#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. #BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy body kick from Hall
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Hall works the jab nicely.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Masvidal misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Hall misses #CL#
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall lands an overhand right.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a body kick that stops Masvidal in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut.
Hall lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masvidal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall feints and then cracks Masvidal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masvidal down.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall misses with a body kick. #T4#
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Hall clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall. #CL#
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
An out of breath Henry Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Masvidal's head.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edmonds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Edmonds cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Edmonds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Edmonds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Masvidal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Edmonds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab by Edmonds.#CL#
Masvidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Edmonds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmonds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmonds is trying to drag Masvidal to the mat but Masvidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edmonds is trying to maintain a safe position but Masvidal gets an underhook and turns Edmonds into the cage.
A short right from Masvidal.
Edmonds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Edmonds's ribcage. Edmonds let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Edmonds breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Edmonds.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmonds wants a takedown.
Masvidal lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edmonds counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up with Edmonds and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shot to the body.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edmonds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Edmonds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Edmonds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #T4#
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Edmonds trying to stall but Masvidal improves his position.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edmonds lands a right hand.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Edmonds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edmonds jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Edmonds around his waist. Edmonds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edmonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Masvidal won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Edmonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmonds.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Edmonds.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Edmonds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Edmonds slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Edmonds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Edmonds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
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!
Edmonds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
Edmonds thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.#T1#
Edmonds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masvidal. Masvidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmonds moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
A jab from Edmonds misses.
A leg kick checked by Masvidal.
Edmonds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.
Edmonds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away. #T2#
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Edmonds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Edmonds lands a left hand.
Edmonds takes a shot to the head.
Edmonds misses with the head strike.
Edmonds goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.#CL#
Masvidal drives through and clinches with Edmonds against the cage.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Edmonds. #T3#
Masvidal tries to work over Edmonds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Edmonds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edmonds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edmonds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Edmonds stops Masvidal from standing up. #T4##SUB2#
Edmonds drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Edmonds off! Edmonds jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edmonds is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds feints a jab promting Masvidal to slip. Edmonds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masvidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmonds circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmonds swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Edmonds walks into a left hand.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds looks for a takedown but Masvidal sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Edmonds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Masvidal pushes Edmonds up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmonds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Edmonds. #BC2#
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmonds throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
A shot to the body from Edmonds misses
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Edmonds circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmonds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Edmonds moves out of range easily.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Edmonds's head but Edmonds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Edmonds on that attempt.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Edmonds.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edmonds with a hook.
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Edmonds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edmonds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masvidal scrambles back to his feet.
Masvidal tries to clinch up
and Edmonds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Edmonds is avoiding it. #T3#
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Edmonds slips the punch.
Edmonds moves forwards but Masvidal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Masvidal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Edmonds. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Masvidal sends Edmonds crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masvidal is motioning to the referee to let Edmonds up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Edmonds is rocked!
Edmonds gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Masvidal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Edmonds 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 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Merel
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Tuytuhlz misses. #CL#
Tuytuhlz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masvidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Tuytuhlz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice uppercut.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Masvidal is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Tuytuhlz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuytuhlz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuytuhlz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Tuytuhlz. #BC#
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuytuhlz cracks Masvidal with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuytuhlz walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.#CL#
Tuytuhlz moves into the clinch.
Tuytuhlz blocking some punches.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body punch. #BC#
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Tuytuhlz avoids it with no problem.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Tuytuhlz clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tuytuhlz - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Nice body punch from Tuytuhlz - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuytuhlz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown.
Tuytuhlz lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Tuytuhlz connects with a single shot there.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuytuhlz fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuytuhlz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tuytuhlz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch up.
Tuytuhlz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masvidal. Masvidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tuytuhlz swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal tries to score with a low kick but Tuytuhlz moves his leg out of the way.
Tuytuhlz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masvidal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
Tuytuhlz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masvidal.#KD#
Tuytuhlz lands a big uppercut and Masvidal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Masvidal looks OK. Tuytuhlz waves Masvidal back to his feet!#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuytuhlz finish him?
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuytuhlz slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Tuytuhlz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuytuhlz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuytuhlz stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuytuhlz's waist but Tuytuhlz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masvidal off to one side.
Tuytuhlz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp one two that drops Masvidal! Tuytuhlz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Masvidal to his feet! Masvidal is in big trouble!
Tuytuhlz scores with a hook.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuytuhlz.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Tuytuhlz drops Masvidal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Masvidal looks back up at him and smiles so Tuytuhlz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Masvidal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tuytuhlz defends well and Masvidal ends up having to push Tuytuhlz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuytuhlz fakes the body blow, causing Masvidal to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Masvidal goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Masvidal rushes Bosanac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Bosanac.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Bosanac can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosanac landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bosanac takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosanac throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
Bosanac tests Masvidal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bosanac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.
Bosanac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Bosanac throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Bosanac. #T1#
Bosanac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosanac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosanac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bosanac misses with a low kick.
Bosanac tries to move into range but Masvidal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bosanac slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Bosanac circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosanac.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
Bosanac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Bosanac lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bosanac digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosanac.
An inside leg kick lands from Bosanac. #T2#
Bosanac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bosanac. That's going to slow Masvidal down.
Bosanac misses with a hook.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Bosanac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bosanac throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bosanac.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bosanac.
Bosanac connects with the punch.
Bosanac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bosanac looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal wants to counter with a clinch but Bosanac pushes him away.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosanac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bosanac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal. #T3#
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosanac.
Bosanac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Bosanac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bosanac lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Masvidal moves into range and clinches up with Bosanac.
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bosanac. #BC#
Bosanac breaks the clinch.
Masvidal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Bosanac blocks it. #T4#
Bosanac working aggressively here.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal struggles to land a body shot inside as Bosanac controls his hands.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosanac throws a solid leg kick but Masvidal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosanac.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bosanac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Bosanac misses.
A punch lands to the side of Masvidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Bosanac thumps Masvidal with a low kick.#CL#
Bosanac moves into the clinch.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bosanac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leo Bosanac is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosanac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Bosanac misses
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Bosanac is predictable there
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosanac keeps Masvidal at a distance using the push kick.
Masvidal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Bosanac.
Donk. Bosanac catches Masvidal right on the button with a cross.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosanac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy body kick from Bosanac
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Bosanac circles away and keeps his distance.
Bosanac thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
Masvidal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bosanac.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Bosanac throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Bosanac scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Masvidal finds it's target.
Bosanac throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bosanac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Nice cross by Bosanac.
Bosanac lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Bosanac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosanac misses the target. #T2#
Bosanac lands a body shot.
Bosanac connects with the punch.
Bosanac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Masvidal has Bosanac up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosanac managing to block the knees to the body from Masvidal.
Bosanac misses with a punch to the body.
Bosanac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosanac throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masvidal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bosanac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosanac. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Bosanac throws a poor cross that misses
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Masvidal takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Bosanac. Those never looked like landing.
Bosanac gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Bosanac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosanac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosanac misses with a shot to the body
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bosanac lands with a shot to the body.
Masvidal takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Bosanac misses the shot to the body.
Bosanac throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bosanac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masvidal doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
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!
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Bosanac takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosanac.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bosanac.
Bosanac can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosanac presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bosanac misses with a body punch.
Bosanac misses with a punch to the body.
Bosanac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Bosanac dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
A jab from Bosanac misses.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosanac.
Bosanac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bosanac.
That kick from Bosanac tenderised Masvidal's leg. Masvidal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosanac throws a leg kick that misses.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosanac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masvidal on the side of the head.
Bosanac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosanac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses
and Masvidal counters with a left and a right that stings Bosanac.
Masvidal moves to clinch but Bosanac breaks away
and Bosanac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bosanac throws a lazy body kick
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bosanac misses with a low kick.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bosanac throws a lazy head kick
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosanac throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Bosanac misses with a kick to the body
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosanac thows a leg kick but Masvidal checks it
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Bosanac lands a right hand. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bosanac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bosanac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masvidal checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Bosanac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bosanac throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Bosanac blocks the body kick.
Bosanac throws a hook but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Bosanac moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMasvidal.
Masvidal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosanac circles away.
Bosanac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosanac lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Bosanac lands a right hook to the body.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Bosanac's shoulder, as Bosanac tries to avoid the shot.
Bosanac lands with a nice body punch.
Bosanac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosanac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masvidal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bosanac.
Bosanac loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.
Bosanac cracks Masvidal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good work by Masvidal as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Masvidal forces Bosanac back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bosanac manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Masvidal rushes Bosanac and presses him up against the cage.
Bosanac misses with a punch on the inside.
Bosanac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bosanac misses with a body punch.
Masvidal prevents Bosanac from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosanac.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosanac lands a nice shot to the body.
Bosanac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosanac lands an elbow inside.
Masvidal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bosanac presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bosanac tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Bosanac back against the cage.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bosanac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Bosanac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bosanac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Bosanac!
Leo Bosanac gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Ducreux swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves to clinch but Ducreux breaks away
and Ducreux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ducreux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Masvidal works Ducreux's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Masvidal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ducreux lands a shot to the body.
Ducreux lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ducreux.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ducreux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ducreux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Ducreux is blocking nicely.
Ducreux misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ducreux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Ducreux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Ducreux's ribcage. Ducreux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Ducreux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ducreux.
Ducreux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ducreux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal is working Ducreux over against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Ducreux blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ducreux's elbow.
Ducreux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Ducreux throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Ducreux avoids the head kick by Masvidal. #T2#
Ducreux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ducreux throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ducreux.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Ducreux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ducreux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ducreux throws out the jab.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Ducreux misses with a jab to the body
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ducreux throws a right hand that misses
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ducreux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masvidal cracks Ducreux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ducreux on the side of the head.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Ducreux is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
It looks like Masvidal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ducreux has Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ducreux fails to land.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ducreux tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
A short left from Ducreux. #T4##BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ducreux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Ducreux tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Ducreux.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ducreux.
Ducreux prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Ducreux lands a right hand.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Ducreux.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Ducreux is blocking nicely.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ducreux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Ducreux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ducreux misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ducreux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ducreux.
Ducreux throws a shot to the body.
Ducreux throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducreux throws a jab when Masvidal was well out of range.
Ducreux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Ducreux counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ducreux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Ducreux slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Ducreux misses with a hook to the body
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Ducreux's shoulder, as Ducreux tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ducreux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ducreux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ducreux misses with a body shot
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ducreux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Ducreux moves out of range.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick from Ducreux.
Masvidal lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ducreux throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Ducreux forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches.
Ducreux lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ducreux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Ducreux keeps him there for the moment.
Ducreux blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Ducreux lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ducreux blocks it with crossed arms.
Ducreux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Ducreux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ducreux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph Ducreux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ducreux misses with a punch to the body.
Ducreux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Ducreux works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Ducreux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ducreux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Ducreux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Ducreux moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ducreux lands a nice shot to the body.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Ducreux misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Ducreux - that landed with a thud.
Ducreux lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ducreux.
Ducreux struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Ducreux misses with a body punch.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ducreux.
Ducreux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ducreux lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph Ducreux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ducreux pushes Masvidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ducreux lands an uppercut.
Ducreux lands with a left to the head.
Ducreux swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ducreux tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Ducreux back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Ducreux 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#
Ducreux defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Ducreux throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ducreux. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
Ducreux throws a body kick that misses
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal closes the distance but Ducreux moves to the side
and Ducreux counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
A countering left hand to the body from Ducreux misses.
Ducreux slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Ducreux tries a head kick but it misses.
Ducreux loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.#T1#
Ducreux misses with a body kick.
Ducreux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ducreux slips a jab from Masvidal.
Ducreux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ducreux throws a right hand that misses
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Masvidal moves out of range as Ducreux throws a body kick.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masvidal connects with a crisp jab.
Ducreux looks for the body kick but Masvidal saw that one coming.
Ducreux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Ducreux circles away.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Ducreux manages to avoid it.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ducreux. Ducreux obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Ducreux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Masvidal. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ducreux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Ducreux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Ducreux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ducreux.
A jab from Ducreux misses.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Ducreux ducked under it nicely.
Ducreux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ducreux wants to clinch but Masvidal slips to the side
and Masvidal counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Ducreux moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Ducreux.
Ducreux gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ducreux lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ducreux fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Ducreux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ducreux.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Ducreux.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ducreux lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal tries to circle away but Ducreux has him pinned against the cage.
Ducreux lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nate Masvidal!
After the big win, Nate Masvidal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borgia misses with a hook
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borgia.
A head kick misses from Masvidal.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia misses with a looping left.
Borgia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
Borgia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borgia throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Borgia throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Borgia punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borgia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borgia.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Borgia slips under a jab.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range. #T3#
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Borgia.
Borgia misses with a body punch
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Borgia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Borgia throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Masvidal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borgia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Borgia chips away with some ground and pound.
Borgia pushes down on Masvidal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia. #SUB2#
Borgia seems to be working for a kimura but Masvidal defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Borgia wants to free his trapped foot but Masvidal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Borgia is looking for submissions but instead, Masvidal has regained full guard.
Borgia working some strikes from top position.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Borgia blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Borgia moves out of range easily.
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borgia slips under a jab from Masvidal.
A combination from Borgia does no damage.
Borgia lands a right hook to the body.
Borgia lands a jab to the nose.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Borgia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Borgia not doing much here.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masvidal moves into full guard. #T1#
Borgia advances position into side control!
Borgia throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masvidal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masvidal is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it. #SUB2#
Borgia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia postures up.#T2#
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Borgia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masvidal's legs.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia working the ground and pound but Masvidal is defending the strikes.
Borgia is working Masvidal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Masvidal tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia working the strikes but Masvidal uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Borgia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Borgia is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borgia is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
Borgia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.#T4#
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borgia lands a couple of digs.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borgia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borgia works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Borgia is in close to Masvidal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia gets to his feet and stands over Masvidal, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Masvidal felt that one! Borgia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Masvidal from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia! Alexander Borgia retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grubbs.
Masvidal slips a jab from Grubbs.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grubbs looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Grubbs avoids it with no problem.
Grubbs blocks a jab.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Grubbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Grubbs finds it's way through Masvidal's defenses.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Grubbs moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbs throws a looping overhand right but Masvidal ducks down to avoid it.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grubbs scores with a nice head shot.
Grubbs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grubbs misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Grubbs throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Grubbs misses its intended target.
Grubbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grubbs wants to break free but Masvidal has control. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Grubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Grubbs digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.#T2#
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Grubbs circles away.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.
Grubbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Nice jab there from Grubbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grubbs lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Grubbs misses.
Grubbs throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and pushes Grubbs back into the cage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and pushes Grubbs back into the cage.#T3#
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grubbs prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grubbs is trying to push Masvidal away but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Grubbs.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Grubbs misses
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grubbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Grubbs throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
A jab from Grubbs misses.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Grubbs lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Grubbs is out of range.
Grubbs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.#CL2#
Masvidal has Grubbs up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grubbs blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Grubbs breaks the clinch.
Grubbs misses with a body shot
and Masvidal counters with a right hand to the body.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Grubbs is having none of it.
Grubbs misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grubbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Masvidal darts in trying to clinch
and Grubbs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masvidal catches Grubbs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grubbs throws a right hand that misses
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grubbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Grubbs misses the target.
Masvidal tries a quick counter leg kick but Grubbs is wise to it.
Grubbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edward Grubbs is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Grubbs gets tackled into the cage by Masvidal. Masvidal maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Grubbs.
Grubbs misses with a hook.
Grubbs moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMasvidal.
Grubbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Grubbs.#T1#
Grubbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Grubbs misses with a body shot
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grubbs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grubbs blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
An attempted straight right counter from Grubbs misses the target.
Grubbs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masvidal.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grubbs.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Grubbs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grubbs checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Grubbs misses the target.
Grubbs looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Grubbs moves out of range.
Grubbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grubbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Grubbs swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Grubbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs misses with a jab to the body
and Masvidal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grubbs thinking.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Grubbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Grubbs misses its intended target.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grubbs misses with a hook to the body
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Grubbs.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Grubbs avoids them all with ease.
Grubbs throws a looping overhand right but Masvidal ducks down to avoid it.
Masvidal lands a nice hook to Grubbs's body. Grubbs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grubbs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Grubbs misses.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Grubbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grubbs scores with a hook.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grubbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grubbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grubbs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.
Grubbs misses with a jab to the body
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grubbs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Grubbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.#T4#
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grubbs.
Grubbs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grubbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combo that has Grubbs backing up. Grubbs nods at Masvidal to acknowledge the strikes.
Grubbs throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grubbs lands a jab to the nose.
Grubbs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grubbs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut.
Grubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Grubbs swings widly with a right hand
and Grubbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grubbs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal takes one on the button.
Jab by Grubbs.
Good standup being displayed there by Grubbs as he connects with a hook.
Grubbs misses with a left hand
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grubbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Grubbs circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Grubbs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grubbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Masvidal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
Grubbs misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbs blocks a jab.
Grubbs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Grubbs there.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Grubbs dips to his left and cracks Masvidal with an uppercut!
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Masvidal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grubbs loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.
Masvidal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Grubbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grubbs throws a poor cross that misses
and Grubbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick
letting Grubbs counter with a right hand.
Grubbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grubbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grubbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Grubbs misses with a hook to the body
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Grubbs.
Grubbs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and pushes Grubbs back into the cage.
Grubbs tries to break the clinch but Masvidal is controlling the position.
Grubbs blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grubbs is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Grubbs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Grubbs throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grubbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
Edward Grubbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grubbs throws a good cross that connects.
Grubbs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grubbs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.
Grubbs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs throws a looping overhand right but Masvidal ducks down to avoid it.
Grubbs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grubbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grubbs cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masvidal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grubbs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masvidal finds it's way round the side to connect with Grubbs's head.
Grubbs lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Nice uppercut lands for Grubbs. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Grubbs counters with a straight right hand.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Masvidal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grubbs thinking.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grubbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs misses the jab.

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 Edward Grubbs.
I think Masvidal 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs River
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Hanayama is breathing heavily.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Masvidal pushes Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hanayama blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal digs a right hand underneath Hanayama's ribcage. Hanayama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masvidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanayama avoids the damage to the body.
Hanayama blocking some punches.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Hanayama blocks it.
Masvidal has Hanayama pressed against the cage, preventing Hanayama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Hanayama blocks it. #T1#
Hanayama managing to block the knees to the body from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Hanayama avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Masvidal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanayama.
I was talking to Hanayama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masvidal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Hanayama takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Masvidal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Masvidal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
Hanayama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanayama.
Masvidal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanayama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Masvidal is working Hanayama over against the cage.
Hanayama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanayama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Masvidal.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanayama avoiding damage as Masvidal throws knees to the body.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but Hanayama blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanayama blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards.
Masvidal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Masvidal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanayama.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Hanayama working hard to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal misses the body punch
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanayama or not.
Masvidal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand. #T4#
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking. #CL2#
Masvidal has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masvidal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanayamas head.
A frustrated look appears on Hanayama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanayama backwards. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a left to the body.
Masvidal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanayama. That did some damage!#CL2#
Masvidal clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Hanayama controls the action. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick from Masvidal lands but Hanayama takes it in his stride.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hanayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Masvidal darts in and clinches Hanayama up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Masvidal has Hanayama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands a right hand. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Hanayama to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a one-two to the body.
Masvidal connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Hanayama is rocked!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Hanayama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hanayama counter with a right hand.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanayama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanayama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hanayama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hanayama drops to his knees and Masvidal pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nate Masvidal made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 4
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Kirk scores with a nice strike.
Masvidal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Kirk throws an off balance right hand
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kirk drives through and clinches with Masvidal against the cage.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Kirk circles away.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Kirk lands.#T1#
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Kirk keeps it at a distance.
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Kirk avoids the punch easily.
Kirk wants to clinch.#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk tries to land a front kick but Masvidal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirk connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Masvidal gets a clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Masvidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Kirk scoring well with a low kick there.
Masvidal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masvidal is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Kirk.
Kirk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kirk swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Kirk connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk throws a sloppy body shot
and Masvidal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Kirk's head but Kirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kirk misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Kirk looks to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal. #T4#
Kirk blocks a jab.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Kirk throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal throws a hook but Kirk blocks it.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
Kirk scores with a sloppy right hand. Masvidal should have avoided that one.
Masvidal shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirk sprawls well. He's pushed Masvidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirk, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Kirk.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Kirk saw that one coming.
Masvidal with a jab.
Jab from Masvidal.
Kirk wants to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
A little feinted left hand from Kirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirk moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal lands a right hook to the body.
Masvidal avoids a kick to the body.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Kirk sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirk. Kirk obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Kirk is avoiding it.
Kirk feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masvidal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Kirk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal connects with a crisp jab.
Kirk misses with a hook
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Kirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Kirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirk slips under a jab.
Kirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!#CL#
Kirk closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal. #BC#
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Kirk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Kirk counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirk throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Kirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range. #CL#
Kirk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal closes the distance but Kirk moves to the side
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Masvidal throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
It looked like Kirk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
Kirk throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk works Masvidal's body with a nice hook.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Kirk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Kirk circles away.
Kirk throws a head kick that Masvidal semi-blocks.
Kirk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Masvidal jabs at Kirk's body.
Kirk tries to move into range but Masvidal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal takes one to the chin there.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Kirk misses with a hook
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Kirk ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masvidal jabs Kirk right on the nose. Kirk blinks but takes it well.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kirk backs off Masvidal throws a huge counter combo but Kirk manages to avoid it all.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk pushes Masvidal away with a front kick.
Kirk blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Kirk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Kirk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirk cracks Masvidal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Kirk closes the distance but Masvidal moves to the side
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masvidal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses.
Kirk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masvidal in his tracks.
Kirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk. #T1#
Kirk misses with a straight left.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirk.
Kirk lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Kirk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kirk with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirk!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Masvidal has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Kirk tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
A hook to the body from Kirk.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Kirk works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Kirk pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirk.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Kirk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk lands a nice uppercut.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Masvidal missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Kirk cracks Masvidal with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
Kirk scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal is trying to push Kirk away but Kirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Kirk is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
James Kirk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Roy
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal is leaning against Toryiama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toryiama has Masvidal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masvidal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Masvidal has managed to clinch.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toryiama misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Masvidal has managed to clinch. #TD#
Toryiama has Masvidal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toryiama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masvidal tumbling to the mat - Toryiama dives into Masvidal's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal controlling the position.#T1#
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Toryiama is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal has control of Toryiama's left arm, preventing Toryiama from doing any damage.
Toryiama wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Toryiama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Masvidal wants to sweep here but Toryiama controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toryiama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal throws a hook but Toryiama avoids it easily.
Toryiama blocks a jab.
Toryiama tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Toryiama avoids the punch easily.
Toryiama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toryiama connects with a single shot there.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Toryiama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Toryiama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toryiama.
Toryiama shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuhiro Toryiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Toryiama.#T3#
Nice cross by Masvidal.#CUT2#It looks like Matsuhiro Toryiama has been cut.
Donk. Masvidal catches Toryiama right on the button with a cross.
Toryiama misses with a series of wild punches.
Toryiama keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toryiama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toryiama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toryiama blocking some punches. #T4#
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal gets through Toryiama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal stops a takedown attempt from Toryiama.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal pushes Toryiama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toryiama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masvidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masvidal tries to work over Toryiama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matsuhiro Toryiama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toryiama moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Toryiama fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toryiama circles away quickly and effectively.
Masvidal misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Toryiama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Toryiama wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Toryiama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toryiama tries to pull guard but Masvidal won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuhiro Toryiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A short right from Masvidal on the inside.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Toryiama is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Masvidal pushes Toryiama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Toryiama wants a takedown but no success here.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Toryiama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toryiama tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Masvidal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toryiama tries to clinch up.
Toryiama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toryiama keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Toryiama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Toryiama gets the takedown into side control.
Masvidal wants to control but Toryiama postures up.
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masvidal isn't going anywhere.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masvidal gets back to half guard.#T3#
Masvidal tries to roll over but Toryiama keeps him under control.
Masvidal trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toryiama manages to pass to mount!
Toryiama looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masvidal is trying to escape the mount.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Toryiama controlling from the full mount.
Toryiama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matsuhiro Toryiama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Toryiama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toryiama. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Toryiama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toryiama darts in trying to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toryiama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toryiama walks into a jab.
Toryiama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masvidal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toryiama shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuhiro Toryiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toryiama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toryiama has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Toryiama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toryiama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toryiama with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Toryiama just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toryiama slips a jab from Masvidal.
Toryiama feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##CL2#
Masvidal drives through and clinches with Toryiama against the cage. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masvidal lands with a nice body punch.
Toryiama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.#TD#
Toryiama shoots in and gets a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Matsuhiro Toryiama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Toryiama is controlling him.
Toryiama trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Masvidal pulls Toryiama in close to his closed guard and prevents Toryiama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Toryiama isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toryiama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Masvidal keeping hold of Toryiama's head, controlling as best he can.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Toryiama is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Toryiama not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toryiama just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toryiama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masvidal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toryiama somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Masvidal thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Masvidal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal misses with a hook #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masvidal gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Masvidal really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T1#
Lundgren lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lundgren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.
Lundgren connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Lundgren working for a submission but Masvidal is keeping him at bay.
Masvidal tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal manages to control the position for a moment.
Lundgren misses with a head shot.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lundgren lands a big elbow.
Lundgren wants to control the pace but Masvidal is squirming around nicely.
Masvidal wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Lundgren misses with a head shot.
Lundgren controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Lundgren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Lundgren's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lundgren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Lundgren is landing with some decent strikes but Masvidal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Masvidal turns into him and now he's in Lundgren's guard. #SUB2#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine here but Masvidal defends easily. #SU#
Masvidal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lundgren, up you get! #T4#
Lundgren shoots for a takedown but Masvidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lundgren fails with the takedown.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal swings for the body but Lundgren moves out of range.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal sets himself, and Lundgren steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lundgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lundgren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masvidal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lundgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lundgren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mattias Lundgren 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#
Lundgren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Lundgren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masvidal controlling the position for now.
Masvidal is looking to escape.
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Lundgren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal is trying to stand.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Lundgren is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lundgren to get the leverage.
Lundgren passes to side control.
Masvidal is trying to control Lundgren's posture but Lundgren avoids it.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Lundgren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lundgren lands a nice forearm strike.
Masvidal is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masvidal pushes Lundgren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lundgren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lundgren is chipping away with strikes.
Masvidal gets back to half guard.
Masvidal looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Masvidal pushes Lundgren off and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lundgren circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Lundgren shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lundgren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lundgren.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Lundgren has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Lundgren jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Lundgren jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Lundgren around his waist. Lundgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Lundgren's head.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Lundgren won't allow it. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Lundgren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Masvidal has Lundgren up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Lundgren manages to pull guard.
Lundgren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lundgren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masvidal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masvidal controlling from the top position. #T1#
Masvidal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Masvidal gets to his feet. Lundgren looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lundgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.#TD2#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Masvidal is looking to stand back up but Lundgren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Masvidal.
Masvidal is not content to let Lundgren control the position.#T2#
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masvidal trying to control but Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lundgren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Masvidal is controlling Lundgren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lundgren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Lundgren works his foot free and advances to mount.
Masvidal is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Masvidal is trying desperately to improve position.
Lundgren trying to control but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal tries to reverse the position but Lundgren maintains control.#T4#
Lundgren won't let Masvidal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Masvidal wants to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Masvidal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lundgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masvidal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masvidal tries to stand but Lundgren is controlling from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mattias Lundgren.
I think Lundgren 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Kowal vs Selvatico
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmonds cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Edmonds.
Masvidal cracks Edmonds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Edmonds slips a jab from Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Edmonds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Edmonds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edmonds 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.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Edmonds sits in half guard.
Masvidal is controlling Edmonds's trapped leg to prevent Edmonds from advancing to side control.
Edmonds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edmonds trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Edmonds wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edmonds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Edmonds is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edmonds is stalling here. Masvidal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edmonds seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Masvidal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
Edmonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Edmonds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masvidal!
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Edmonds's attempts to control the action.
Edmonds fails to move to back control. #T4#
Masvidal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masvidal wants to control but Edmonds is having none of it.#SUB2#
Edmonds is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off.
Edmonds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal looking to sit in guard and control but Edmonds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmonds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Masvidal blocks a jab.#TD2#
Edmonds closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
John Edmonds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edmonds advances position into side control!
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masvidal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edmonds is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB2#
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard. #SUB2#
Edmonds looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well. #SUB#
Masvidal seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Edmonds has recovered full guard. #T3#
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
Edmonds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Edmonds clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Edmonds circles away.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal is looking to clinch.
Edmonds misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds slips a straight right by Masvidal.
A big left from Edmonds misses.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Edmonds does it's job there.
Masvidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmonds! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Masvidal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edmonds on his heels. He'll look to pass Edmonds's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Edmonds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edmonds closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Edmonds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Edmonds's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Edmonds's head back.
Masvidal shoots in for a double leg but Edmonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masvidal lands a jab.#T1#
Edmonds throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Edmonds might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds lands a jab to the head.
Edmonds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Edmonds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Masvidal - just one landing.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmonds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmonds throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to avoid it but Masvidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmonds to the ground. Edmonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edmonds circles away quickly and effectively.
Edmonds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Edmonds looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal darts in looking for a takedown but Edmonds gets double underhooks and turns Masvidal into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Edmonds jumps guard and drags Masvidal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masvidal trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Masvidal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edmonds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Masvidal, into his guard. #REVB#
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
Edmonds wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position. #SUB2#
Edmonds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Masvidal defends it well. #SUB2#
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Edmonds prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Edmonds is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edmonds 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Lomax vs Choke 3
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Selvatico. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Selvatico throws a lazy body kick
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Selvatico slips the punch.
Selvatico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Selvatico misses the target.
Selvatico thuds his shin into the meat of Masvidal's side.
Selvatico with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selvatico throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Selvatico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Selvatico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Selvatico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Selvatico throws a leg kick
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Selvatico throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masvidal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Selvatico. That one must have hurt.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Selvatico connects with a leg kick.
Selvatico is looking to land body kicks.
Selvatico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily. #KD2#
Selvatico lands a big head kick that sends Masvidal tumbling to the mat! Selvatico takes a step backwards and waves Masvidal back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Selvatico counters with a crisp right that sends Masvidal to the canvas! Selvatico follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vino Selvatico!
After winning the bout, Vino Selvatico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal leaves Lundgren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lundgren slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Lundgren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Masvidal takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Lundgren counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lundgren postures up.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masvidal is keeping the position for now.
Masvidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lundgren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lundgren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.#SU#
Lundgren is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Lundgren, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Lundgren rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Lundgren jumps guard.
Lundgren looking to control.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lundgren's guard.#SUB2#
Lundgren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lundgren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but instead Lundgren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundgren drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Lundgren off! Lundgren jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Lundgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lundgren postures up.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully.
Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masvidal is trying to keep Lundgren in close.
Lundgren looking to sit in guard and control but Masvidal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Lundgren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masvidal dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Masvidal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Masvidal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Lundgren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lundgren is defended easily by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a jab when Lundgren was well out of range.#CL#
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Lundgren won't allow it.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Lundgren controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with the head strike. #T1#
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Lundgren avoids them all with ease.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lundgren drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here.
Lundgren wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Lundgren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masvidal's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masvidal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lundgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lundgren pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lundgren stops Masvidal from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren stops Masvidal from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lundgren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Masvidal won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Lundgren is controlling him
Lundgren tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it. #SUB2#
Lundgren is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lundgren wants to advance to full mount but Masvidal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masvidal is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
Masvidal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lundgren controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself. #T4##SU#
Masvidal stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lundgren darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Lundgren into the cage.
Lundgren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lundgren gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lundgren's head.
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
Lundgren goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lundgren slips the punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Lundgren shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Lundgren tries to keep at a distance but Masvidal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lundgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Lundgren forces his way into half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Lundgren stalling away here and it's allowed Masvidal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lundgren stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal pulls Lundgren in close to his closed guard and prevents Lundgren from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass.
Lundgren pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Masvidal manages to get to full guard.
Lundgren content to stall in guard here.
Lundgren wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Masvidal pulls Lundgren in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundgren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lundgren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Lundgren isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
Lundgren shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masvidal's waist but Masvidal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Lundgren defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Masvidal thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Mattias Lundgren stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Borgia
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence wants a takedown.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but Lawrence blocks with his arms.
Lawrence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lawrence has Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.#T1#
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.#TD#
Lawrence closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawrence throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lawrence scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing that Lawrence has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lawrence in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lawrence in side control lands a decent elbow.
Masvidal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lawrence working the ground and pound from side control.
Lawrence working the body and head with strikes.
Masvidal seems a little lost for a moment, as Lawrence dominates the positioning.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it. #T2#
Lawrence passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Masvidal! #SUB#
Lawrence working for a submission but Masvidal is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawrence landing shots from mount.
Lawrence landing shots from mount.
Lawrence looking to finish Masvidal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masvidal!
Masvidal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lawrence working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masvidal tries to reverse the position but Lawrence maintains control.
Lawrence raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lawrence cracks Masvidal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lawrence pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!#T3#
Lawrence working the ground and pound effectively.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Lawrence finish him?
Masvidal takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lawrence's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lawrence!
John Lawrence made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Borgia - just one landing.
Borgia stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal connects with a right hand. Borgia shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borgia or perhaps it was just good defense by Masvidal, which made it look bad.
Borgia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Borgia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masvidal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Borgia tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Borgia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masvidal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borgia.
Borgia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masvidal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Borgia.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Borgia keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Borgia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masvidal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Borgia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Borgia is working Masvidal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masvidal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borgia trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia working the body and head with strikes.
Borgia is putting a hurting on Masvidal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Masvidal is trying to improve his position.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Borgia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borgia scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Masvidal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borgia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Borgia working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masvidal down.
Borgia lands a huge shot from side control! Masvidal is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tripp misses.
Masvidal moves out of range as Tripp strikes.
Masvidal throws a big counter combination but Tripp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Masvidal. #CUT#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Tripp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tripp ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Tripp down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Tripp back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tripp is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tripp is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tripp! Masvidal dives in looking to finish! Tripp is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Branko vs Peieira
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masvidal just manages to avoid it.
Masvidal staying out of range there.#CL2#
Masvidal has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Lee has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal scores with a hook to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masvidal avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Masvidal.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Masvidal walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masvidal looks winded!
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T4#
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
Masvidal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Masvidal can turn it around.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Masvidal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masvidal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Masvidal's torso.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee avoiding damage as Masvidal throws knees to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masvidal or not. #T1#
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Lee prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Masvidal avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Good body shot from Lee.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow. #T2#
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Lee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee. #T3#
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Lee is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Lee tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masvidal or not.
Lee lands a left hand.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
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#
Lee sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee wants to clinch
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee jabs at Masvidal's body.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Masvidal down.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Masvidal lands with a cross.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Lee.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masvidal swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Nice body kick there by Lee.
Masvidal staying out of range there.
Masvidal moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Masvidal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Lee stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee staying out of range there.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Lee.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
A determined Jimmy Lee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
I was talking to El Shabazz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
El Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz misses with a wild body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masvidal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but El Shabazz is controlling the position.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a hook that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Shabazz.#T2#
El Shabazz lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
El Shabazz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Masvidal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Masvidal misses with a hook.
El Shabazz is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal slips a straight right by El Shabazz.#CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by El Shabazz. El Shabazz maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Shabazz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
El Shabazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
El Shabazz lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.#CL#
El Shabazz closes the distance and clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masvidal. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. El Shabazz moves away and avoids it.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Masvidal tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.
El Shabazz throws the left hand but Masvidal avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal lands a lovely overhand right.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
A cross from El Shabazz lands.
Masvidal takes one on the button.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Masvidal.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
El Shabazz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.#T2#
El Shabazz takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but El Shabazz slips the punch.#CL2#
Masvidal darts in and clinches El Shabazz up against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
El Shabazz is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malik El Shabazz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but El Shabazz has the dominant position.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike. #T4#
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Masvidal clinches.
A knee to the head by El Shabazz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz misses with a hook.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Masvidal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal lands a left hand. #T1#
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
El Shabazz breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
El Shabazz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
El Shabazz lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
El Shabazz slips under a jab from Masvidal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Masvidal needs to keep his hands up - El Shabazz had a free shot at his head there.
El Shabazz moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masvidal moves out of range as El Shabazz strikes.#T3#
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masvidal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Shabazz.
A swing and a miss from El Shabazz.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
El Shabazz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but El Shabazz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Masvidal tries to clinch there but El Shabazz circles away.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Shabazz. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Masvidal slips a jab from El Shabazz.
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
El Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
El Shabazz scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Shabazz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Torsten
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Smith tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Masvidal misses with a body punch.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Smith.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Smith forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masvidal lands a body shot.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith jabs Masvidal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masvidal tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Masvidal slips a jab from Smith.
A countering left hand to the body from Masvidal misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Smith moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Smith.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Smith blocks a body shot from Masvidal. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.#CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Masvidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith 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#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?#CL#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masvidal.
Nice elbow from Smith.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Smith. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chad Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masvidal doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Smith clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masvidal as Smith tries to tie him up.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith trying to stall but Masvidal improves his position.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch. #T4#
Smith tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal misses with a straight right. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Smith is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Smith is looking to clinch.
Masvidal throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith blocking some punches.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T3#
Masvidal lands a left hand.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Smith prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Masvidal can't break the clinch. #T4#
Smith prevents a body shot from Masvidal. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith wants to clinch.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Borgia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Borgia is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Borgia misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Borgia trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia landing strikes. #T1#
Masvidal tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Borgia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
Masvidal defending against the ground and pound.
Borgia trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.#T2#
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Masvidal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Masvidal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Borgia tries to score with some ground and pound. Masvidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia working the ground and pound.
Borgia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Masvidal to see if he's OK.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia controlling the position. #T3#
Borgia in side control, throwing shots but Masvidal defends. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.
Masvidal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Borgia scoring with punches from side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Borgia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Borgia grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple. #T4#
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Masvidal taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
Masvidal is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Borgia lands some shots froms side control.
Masvidal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borgia connects with a decent elbow.
Borgia is chipping away with strikes.
Masvidal tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia prevents Masvidal from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesare Borgia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Borgia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masvidal quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Borgia there.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Borgia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masvidal defending well though.
Borgia is nestled in close to Masvidal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Borgia lands a nice short elbow.
Cesare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masvidal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borgia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Borgia working the head and body with strikes.
Masvidal trying to control but Borgia postures up.
Masvidal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borgia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Borgia winds up and cracks Masvidal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Masvidal wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masvidal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masvidal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back!
Masvidal controlling well, preventing Borgia from escaping the position.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Masvidal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masvidal controlling the pace for now.
Borgia tries to hold on but Masvidal pushes him away.
Borgia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masvidal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masvidal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masvidal has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borgia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Borgia working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Borgia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Borgia eventually gives up the hold.
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. Borgia connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borgia.
Borgia drops an elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Borgia isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Masvidal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesare Borgia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Masvidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borgia throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Borgia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Borgia moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Nice shot lands for Masvidal.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borgia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Borgia.
Borgia throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal moves forwards but Borgia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borgia shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Borgia scores with a takedown into Masvidal's guard.#T1#
Borgia with a nice head shot there.
Borgia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borgia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Borgia trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borgia is controlling him.
Borgia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Borgia won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Masvidal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal moves out of range as Borgia strikes.
Borgia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borgia misses with a takedown
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Borgia dives in and grabs Masvidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes down on Borgia's head and hops out.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Borgia defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal lands a jab to the head.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borgia cracks Masvidal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Masvidal cracks Borgia with an open hand slap.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Borgia misses with a body shot.
Borgia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cesare Borgia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Borgia drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia stays in close to Masvidal's body and controls the position.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Masvidal is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Masvidal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgia is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Masvidal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masvidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Masvidal's legs - danger averted.
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Masvidal sprawls well.
Borgia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masvidal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borgia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borgia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Borgia. Beautiful body shot.
Borgia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal lands with a good body shot.
Borgia avoids the body shot from Masvidal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borgia 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: WCF WNF 99:
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Bandito throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Bandito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Bandito's shoulder, as Bandito tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masvidal, as that shot connected.
Bandito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1-2. Masvidal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Masvidal instigates a clinch.
Masvidal pushes Bandito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bandito throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow. #BC#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Bandito swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal.
Bandito throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Bandito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Bandito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Bandito is looking to clinch but Masvidal is avoiding it.
Masvidal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bandito at a distance.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandito takes one on the button.
Bandito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal clinches up with Bandito and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bandito has clasped his hands together around Masvidal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Bandito is dominant here and he's now got Masvidal's back!
Masvidal is in bad spot here. #T2#
What can Masvidal do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Masvidal trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Bandito on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Masvidal is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Masvidal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Masvidal trying to control the hands but Bandito breaks the grip. #T4#
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.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito biding his time, controlling Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bandito shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masvidal! #CUT#It looks like Enamorado Bandito has been cut.
Masvidal cracks Bandito with an open hand slap.#CL#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Masvidal as the two fighters clinch.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Bandito is rocked!
Bandito stalls.
Bandito is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal rushes Bandito and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bandito is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Masvidal piles on the pressure and Bandito crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WCF WNF 93: Bendetti vs Mercer
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Masvidal looks to land a combination. Spite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Spite is out of range.
Spite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spite has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spite, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spite.
Spite uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal throws a hook but Spite blocks it.
Spite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masvidal is fending him off so far but Spite persists. Nope, Masvidal circles away and we're back to standing.
Spite slips a jab from Masvidal.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spite moves away.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Spite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
Masvidal has managed to clinch.
Spite is trying to pull guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spite takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spite tries to pull guard but Masvidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Spite drops back down to his feet.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Spite digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spite. #BC#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Spite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Spite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Spite with an uppercut!
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spite unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Spite to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masvidal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spite advances to half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Spite has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Spite drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Spite off! Spite jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Spite is proving a slippery customer.
Spite wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Spite passes Masvidal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spite is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Spite is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Spite wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position. #SUB2#
Spite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masvidal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spite trying to pass the guard but Masvidal defending well.
Masvidal wants to control but Spite is keeping busy.
Spite trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Spite avoids it well.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Masvidal forces Spite back against the cage and clinches.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spite can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Spite successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Spite is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Spite.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Spite avoids nicely. #CL#
Masvidal rushes Spite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spite misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Spite prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Spite tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Spite has the dominant position.
Spite jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.#TD2#
Spite pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Spite has his foot on Masvidal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masvidal works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Spite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masvidal is aware though and is defending well.
Masvidal stays in close to Spite's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Spite is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Spite had control of the position.
Masvidal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Spite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to free his trapped foot but Spite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spite is in trouble now - Masvidal has advanced to mount! #SU#
Masvidal get's back to his feet.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Spite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masvidal defends well and Spite ends up having to push Masvidal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spite slips under a jab.
Spite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masvidal as he jumps to the side.
Spite defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal sets himself, and Spite steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Masvidal coming out on top.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Spite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spite trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Spite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Masvidal keeping full guard, as Spite tries to pass.
Spite wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Spite stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Spite wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What's Masvidal going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Spite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masvidal has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Spite avoids them all with ease.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spite tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spite fails with the takedown
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Spite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Spite ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spite.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Masvidal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1##TD2#
Spite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masvidal on his heels. He'll look to pass Masvidal's guard now, I'm sure.
Masvidal pulls Spite in close to prevent any damage.
Nicky Spite has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Masvidal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Spite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spite.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Spite on that attempt.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Spite avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Spite ducked under it nicely.
Spite goes for a double leg but Masvidal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masvidal continues to drive forward.
Masvidal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spite walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a combination #TD2#
so Spite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Spite is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Masvidal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spite is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spite blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spite moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Spite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spite tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
Spite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal lands with a right hand. #T4##CL#
Masvidal has closed the distance and engaged Spite in a clinch.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Masvidal lands a body punch.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Spite has the dominant position.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Spite drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Nicky Spite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spite tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masvidal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Mein Armbach ducks under and follows up with a left that Mein Armbach also avoids with ease.
As Masvidal backs off Mein Armbach throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Mein Armbach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mein Armbach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masvidal is defending well.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #BC#
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mein Armbach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it. #T1#
Mein Armbach advances to full mount.
Mein Armbach putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
Mein Armbach prevents Masvidal from getting the reversal.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount.
Masvidal wants to control but Mein Armbach is having none of it.
Mein Armbach pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mein Armbach working Masvidal over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Mein Armbach scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Masvidal? #T2#
Masvidal is trying to stand up.
Masvidal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Masvidal is trying desperately to improve position.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Masvidal is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masvidal holds on to Mein Armbach as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from Masvidal to control.
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mein Armbach cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Masvidal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach. #T3#
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masvidal defending well though.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mein Armbach slows the pace down in half guard.
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mein Armbach seems to be looking for submissions.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Masvidal is defending the position. #T4#
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Mein Armbach in his half guard.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Mein Armbach passes to side control.
Masvidal tries to bench press Mein Armbach off him but Mein Armbach keeps the position.
Mein Armbach connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masvidal some visible discomfort.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mein Armbach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mein Armbach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masvidal's hands.#T1#
Mein Armbach lands with a shot to the body.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach stalks Masvidal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masvidal's face. Masvidal staggers backwards, shaken.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal lands a really nice looking cross but Mein Armbach seems unphased.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs.
Mein Armbach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mein Armbach rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mein Armbach lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach leaning against his opponent.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Masvidal is working Mein Armbach over against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mein Armbach is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masvidal on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves out of range as Mein Armbach strikes.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick
and Masvidal counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal. #CL#
Masvidal moves into range and clinches up with Mein Armbach.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Masvidal. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mein Armbach jabs at Masvidal's body.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Mein Armbach with a series of wild strikes but Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a clinch but Masvidal shakes him off and moves away.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mein Armbach misses.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Masvidal both land. Nice combination.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab. Masvidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach slips a jab from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Mein Armbach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
Mein Armbach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Mein Armbach takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mein Armbach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mein Armbach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mein Armbach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a left and a right that stings Mein Armbach.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Mein Armbach slips the punch.
Mein Armbach wants to counter with a clinch but Masvidal pushes him away.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage. #CL2#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal clearly takes 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.#R4#
Mein Armbach throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Mein Armbach misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Masvidal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Mein Armbach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masvidal tests Mein Armbach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Masvidal gets a clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Mein Armbach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping right.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Mein Armbach is out of range.
Mein Armbach motions for Masvidal to come forward. Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mein Armbach punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach wants a takedown but no success here.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Mein Armbach counters by clinching up. #T2##BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the head.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mein Armbach scores with a body shot.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach thumps Masvidal with a low kick.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mein Armbach misses with a leg kick
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Mein Armbach blocks a jab.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Mein Armbach changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masvidal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mein Armbach lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein Armbach on the ground.
Mein Armbach is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Masvidal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach cracks Masvidal with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach looks up at the clock and then as Masvidal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mein Armbach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches from side control.
Mein Armbach trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal is trying to control Mein Armbach's posture but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Mein Armbach keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Masvidal forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1-2. Masvidal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Masvidal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal with a hook.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Mein Armbach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Mein Armbach decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masvidal's guard.
Mein Armbach scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Mein Armbach chips away with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mein Armbach pushing down on Masvidal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Mein Armbach is looking to advance position but Masvidal won't allow it.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Masvidal is trying to stand up here but Mein Armbach is controlling him well.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Mein Armbach is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mein Armbach to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Mein Armbach looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach works his way into full mount!
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Masvidal hang on?
Masvidal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mein Armbach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WCF WNF 85: Boaler vs Vanorden
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Mammon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal dives in for a single leg takedown but Mammon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
Masvidal sizes up Mammon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Mammon misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mammon pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mammon.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Masvidal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards. #BC2#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon blocks a jab.#T1##CL#
Mammon drives through and clinches with Masvidal against the cage.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Mammon avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Mammon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Mammon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Mammon. Mammon maintains the clinch.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Mammon.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mammon gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mammon to keep the fight standing.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##TD2#
Masvidal jumps into guard, dragging Mammon to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Masvidal is trying to keep Mammon in close.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Mammon from standing up.
Masvidal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammon wants to get up but he can't break Masvidal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mammon stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammon wanted to stand there but Masvidal had control of the position. #T3#
Mammon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Masvidal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal trying to control but Mammon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammon is looking to stand up but Masvidal isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Masvidal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masvidal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Mammon keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Mammon is looking to stand up but Masvidal isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Masvidal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mammon's guard.
Mammon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammon tries to get out of the position.
Mammon is trying to escape back to his feet but Masvidal uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Masvidal is trying to get an arm triangle but Mammon is defending well. #SUB2#
Masvidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammon is pushing Masvidal's head away, looking to escape. Masvidal manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab, jab by Mammon - just one landing.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mammon!
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mammon slips under a jab from Masvidal.#CL#
Mammon rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Mammon holds him up against the cage and eventually Masvidal drops back down to his feet.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal. #BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Mammon gets tackled into the cage by Masvidal. Masvidal maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lord Mammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mammon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammon misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Masvidal pulls Mammon into guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mammon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Mammon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masvidal on the ground.
Masvidal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mammon is one step ahead there.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Mammon from standing up. #T2#
Masvidal pulls Mammon in close to prevent any damage.
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Mammon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Masvidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mammon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masvidal is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mammon is looking to stand up but Masvidal isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Masvidal passes Mammon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nate Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mammon! #SUB2#
Masvidal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mammon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Masvidal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mammon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mammon shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Masvidal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mammon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Masvidal drags him back down.#SUB2#
Masvidal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masvidal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Mammon pushes Masvidal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masvidal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mammon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Masvidal drags him back down.#SUB2#
Masvidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Masvidal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mammon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mammon tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mammon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mammon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mammon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Mammon lands with a right hand.
Mammon slips under a jab.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Mammon scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mammon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mammon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mammon tries to clinch but Masvidal moves away
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal lands a really nice looking cross but Mammon seems unphased.
Mammon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammon misses the target.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mammon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mammon tries to clinch up.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Masvidal rushes Mammon and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mammon walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Mammon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Mammon darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Mammon.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Mammon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lord Mammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Mammon won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mammon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Mammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mammon.
Lord Mammon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mammon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Mammon has the dominant position.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Mammon scores with a hook to the body.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mammon.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Lord Mammon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
A head punch on the inside from Mammon fails to land.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
Mammon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. #T4#
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon lands a nice uppercut.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammon's elbow. #TD2#
Masvidal jumps guard.
Mammon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masvidal is trying to keep Mammon in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Mammon postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mammon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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 Lord Mammon.
I think Masvidal 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WCF WNF 81: BB vs Legionarius
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but Masvidal shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face as Mahogany controls the position. #SUB2#
Mahogany working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mahogany on the ground.
Mahogany tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masvidal's legs.
Mahogany wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahogany tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well. #SUB2#
Mahogany tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well. #T1#
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Masvidal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mahogany trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal is trying to work for a sweep but Mahogany has mounted him!#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.
Mahogany tries to control but Masvidal wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Mahogany is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Masvidal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking to break Masvidal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Masvidal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mahogany will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Mahogany tightening his grip on Masvidal, looking for the choke.
Masvidal wants to escape the position. #T3##SUB2#
Masvidal fending off the submission attempt from Mahogany.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet but Mahogany has full control of the position and if anything, Masvidal has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Masvidal fending off the submission attempt from Mahogany.
Masvidal is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mahogany working for a choke but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal is in bad spot here. #T4##SUB2#
Masvidal showing good submission defense here.
Masvidal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mahogany's guard. Nice work there by Masvidal.
Masvidal postures up.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Mahogany won't let him. #SUB2#
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal wants to stand but Mahogany is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masvidal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masvidal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mahogany clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahogany avoiding damage.
Mahogany tries to pull guard but Masvidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Mahogany drops back down to his feet.
Mahogany changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masvidal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahogany.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahogany shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Mahogany rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahogany tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal stuns Mahogany with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahogany shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Mahogany has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahogany off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Masvidal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Mahogany. #T2#
Masvidal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Masvidal tries to sprawl but Mahogany drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal tries to kick Mahogany off but Mahogany keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masvidal has a hand on Mahogany's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mahogany takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mahogany is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masvidal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masvidal shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Mahogany jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masvidal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Masvidal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mahogany asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Masvidal trying to remain calm as Mahogany controls from the top position.
Masvidal gets back to half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahogany is trying to control the action in half guard but Masvidal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahogany is trying to control. Masvidal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahogany prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Mahogany tries to pass to full mount but Masvidal defends it.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahogany shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany fails with the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Mahogany avoids them all with ease.
Mahogany fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Mahogany.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahogany on the side of the head.
Mahogany scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Masvidal misses. #T1#
Mahogany throws a nice head kick!
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal cracks Mahogany with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahogany shoots in and drives through. Masvidal sprawls well.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mahogany.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal is trying to control Mahogany's posture but Mahogany avoids it.
Mahogany tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Mahogany swings around for an armbar but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mahogany's guard.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Mahogany had control of the position. #SUB2#
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahogany controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahogany is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Masvidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahogany is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Masvidal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masvidal tries to stand but Mahogany is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Masvidal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Masvidal stands up from Mahogany's guard - Masvidal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mahogany misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahogany takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
Mahogany throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masvidal throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
A left and a right from Masvidal both land. Nice combination.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mahogany clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahogany just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masvidal's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masvidal 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.

Event: WCF 96: Wolf vs Vanorden
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigues looks to clinch
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodrigues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Rodrigues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues throws a sloppy body shot
and Masvidal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues misses with a shot to the body
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodrigues walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masvidal duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Rodrigues has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masvidal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodrigues had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal scores with a nice strike.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Masvidal. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Masvidal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the head.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Rodrigues is looking to wear down Masvidal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Masvidal.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rodrigues gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masvidal works Rodrigues's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues tries to counter by clinching up but Masvidal breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodrigues needs to keep his hands up - Masvidal had a free shot at his head there.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masvidal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues misses with a jab to the body
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal misses the jab.#CL#
Rodrigues drives through and clinches with Masvidal against the cage.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Rodrigues tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodrigues feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Rodrigues's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Masvidal tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigues drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masvidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigues.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Rodrigues.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Masvidal scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
Rodrigues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Rodrigues moves to clinch but Masvidal breaks away
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Masvidal.#CL#
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Rodrigues attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal thuds his right hand into Rodrigues's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal clobbers Rodrigues with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Masvidal finds it's target.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the body
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Rodrigues rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masvidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Masvidal won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rodrigues backwards.
Rodrigues jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Rodrigues is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Masvidal. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Rodrigues is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Masvidal.
BOOM! Masvidal lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rodrigues. Rodrigues tries to recover but Masvidal is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rodrigues lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF WNF 71: Sepi vs Maki
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berwick blocks a jab.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Berwick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a hook to the body
and Berwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a hook
enabling Berwick to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Berwick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berwick on the side of the head. #ROC#Berwick is rocked!
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Berwick uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Masvidal. That snapped Berwick's head back.
Berwick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berwick slips a jab from Masvidal.
Berwick avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Berwick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal misses the jab.
A nice side step and Berwick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berwick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Masvidal.
Berwick is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
Berwick throws a counter combo.
It looks like Masvidal has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berwick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Berwick seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Masvidal lands with a nice combination. Berwick backs away looking to recover.
Berwick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berwick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Berwick dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Berwick is looking for the big counter here.
Masvidal throws a jab when Berwick was well out of range.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berwick.
A right-left combo lands from Masvidal. #T4#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Berwick slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Berwick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berwick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Berwick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berwick staying out of range there.
Berwick slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Berwick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Masvidal as he connects with a hook.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Berwick moved out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Berwick down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Berwick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Berwick to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal lands a nice hook to Berwick's body. Berwick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Berwick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Berwick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berwick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berwick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Berwick moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Berwick moved out of range.
Berwick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Masvidal.
Good standup being displayed there by Masvidal as he connects with a hook.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
Masvidal cracks Berwick with a good jab.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berwick can do to turn this around?#T1#
Berwick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Masvidal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Berwick 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 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal gave a mention to The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WCF 86: Khabib vs Bender
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masvidal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for El Shabazz. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
El Shabazz misses the body punch
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combo that has El Shabazz backing up. El Shabazz nods at Masvidal to acknowledge the strikes.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
El Shabazz with a jab.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Shabazz connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and El Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
El Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
El Shabazz has managed to clinch. #T1#
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.#BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz cracks Masvidal with a good jab.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
El Shabazz slips under a jab.
El Shabazz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
El Shabazz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz. #T2#
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz lunges at Masvidal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masvidal's hand.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
El Shabazz connects with a leg kick.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
El Shabazz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
El Shabazz tests Masvidal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masvidal.#T3#
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Shabazz.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Shabazz.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
El Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. El Shabazz saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz cracks Masvidal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the head.
El Shabazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal tries to move into range but El Shabazz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
El Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Masvidal slips the punch.
El Shabazz moves forwards but Masvidal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masvidal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Masvidal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
A shot to the body from El Shabazz misses
and Masvidal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
El Shabazz thuds his right hand into Masvidal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling El Shabazz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by El Shabazz. El Shabazz maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
El Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Shabazz or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masvidal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Shabazz throws a series of strikes that have Masvidal backpedaling.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz scores with a hook.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like El Shabazz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
El Shabazz lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. El Shabazz eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from El Shabazz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and El Shabazz counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz. #T1#
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
El Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Masvidal ducks down to avoid it.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
It looked like Masvidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped El Shabazz in his tracks.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
Masvidal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Shabazz slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
El Shabazz wants to clinch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with an open hand slap.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Shabazz throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masvidal. That did some damage!
El Shabazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.#T3#
El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
El Shabazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masvidal.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal throws a jab when El Shabazz was well out of range.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
A low kick from El Shabazz is predictable there
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
El Shabazz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily. #CL2#
El Shabazz rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.
El Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing El Shabazz back against the cage.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masvidal misses with a punch on the inside.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms. #T4##BC2#
El Shabazz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz lands a body shot.
El Shabazz walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
El Shabazz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Shabazz connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from El Shabazz misses.#CL2#
El Shabazz takes the fight into the clinch.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Masvidal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal tries to circle away but El Shabazz has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Shabazz throws a shot to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.
Masvidal cracks El Shabazz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masvidal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
El Shabazz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
El Shabazz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Shabazz tries to clinch up.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.#CL2#
El Shabazz clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masvidal checks a leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masvidal defending well as El Shabazz loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Shabazz backs up against the cage.
El Shabazz moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
El Shabazz tries a quick counter leg kick but Masvidal is wise to it.
El Shabazz throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
El Shabazz scores with a body shot.
El Shabazz with a hook.
El Shabazz lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
El Shabazz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Shabazz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by El Shabazz.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Shabazz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
El Shabazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
El Shabazz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Shabazz.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
El Shabazz clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal tries to circle away but El Shabazz has him pinned against the cage.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by El Shabazz.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
El Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masvidal.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is trying to push El Shabazz away but El Shabazz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
El Shabazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Masvidal can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from El Shabazz. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but El Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
El Shabazz scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Shabazz.#T4#
Masvidal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
El Shabazz lands with a hook. Masvidal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Shabazz tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
A good leg kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz wants to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masvidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.
El Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Shabazz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masvidal.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
El Shabazz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well El Shabazz 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WCF WNF 63: Ronaldo vs Somchai
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Masvidal lunges at Shutes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shutes's hand.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal scores with a one two! Shutes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Shutes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Shutes swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Shutes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masvidal.#T1#
Shutes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masvidal on the side of the head.
Shutes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shutes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal avoids the head kick by Shutes.
Masvidal is looking for a counter combo.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Masvidal circles away.
Shutes misses with a shot to the body
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes wants to counter the offense by Masvidal and move into the clinch position.
Masvidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shutes back to the cage. Masvidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shutes avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shutes.
Shutes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shutes lands with a nice body punch.
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
Shutes misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shutes throws a low kick but Masvidal moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal checks a leg kick.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal blocks a leg kick.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Shutes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Shutes with a nice cross.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal throws a jab when Shutes was well out of range.
Shutes looks for the body kick but Masvidal saw that one coming.
Shutes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shutes throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shutes misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shutes thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.
Shutes moves in looking to clinch but Masvidal pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masvidal!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal tests Shutes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.#T4#
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Shutes with an uppercut!#CL2#
Shutes darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Shutes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masvidal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shutes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Masvidal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Shutes. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Shutes throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shutes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shutes moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Shutes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shutes's head.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shutes misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Masvidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shutes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes throws a leg kick that misses.
Shutes wants to slow Masvidal down by chopping away at his legs.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shutes scores with a jab. Masvidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Shutes. #T1#
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Shutes wants to counter with a clinch but Masvidal pushes him away.
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masvidal lands with a shot to the body.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shutes.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shutes misses the jab.#T2#
Good leg kick by Shutes.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masvidal. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes looks to land a body kick but Masvidal moved away.
Masvidal throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Shutes wants to clinch up but Masvidal keeps it at a distance.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Masvidal blocks the low kick.
Masvidal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masvidal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Masvidal swings for the body but Shutes moves out of range.
Shutes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shutes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Masvidal blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes throws a solid leg kick but Masvidal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shutes.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masvidal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Shutes gets a clinch.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Shutes breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Shutes is out of range. #T4#
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shutes lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masvidal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masvidal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masvidal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Shutes slips a jab from Masvidal.
Shutes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Shutes misses.
Masvidal throws a hook but Shutes blocks it.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes 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! 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#
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Masvidal is looking for a counter combo.
Shutes takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes tries to bum rush Masvidal with a series of wild strikes but Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Shutes's head but Shutes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shutes. #T1#
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shutes moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Shutes dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Shutes misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shutes moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Shutes is looking to clinch but Masvidal is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Shutes.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shutes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Shutes throws a head kick that half lands.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shutes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Shutes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masvidal.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Masvidal blocks a leg kick.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Shutes digs a good body shot into Masvidal's ribs.
Shutes throws a chopping leg kick but Masvidal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Shutes lands a slapping body shot.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
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!
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shutes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shutes jabs Masvidal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shutes lands with an uppercut that bounces Masvidal off the cage and back into range.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shutes swings widly with a right hand
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Shutes throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shutes slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Good work by Masvidal as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Our winner, Wesley Shutes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Masvidal. #CUT#It looks like Panca Pandu has been cut.
Masvidal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pandu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandu tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandu looks to land a combination but Masvidal avoids it well. #CL#
Masvidal moves into range and clinches up with Pandu.#BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pandu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pandu working aggressively here.
Masvidal lands a hook that snaps the head of Pandu backwards.
Masvidal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses. #CL2#
Pandu has Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Pandu misses with a knee strike.
Pandu trying to control the position but instead, Masvidal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pandu into the cage.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Pandu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pandu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away.
Pandu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pandu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Masvidal cracks Pandu with a nice body shot.
Pandu looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Pandu is controlling the position. #T2#
Pandu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.
Masvidal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pandu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Pandu is controlling him.
Pandu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pandu trying to control the position but instead, Masvidal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pandu into the cage.
Pandu tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal lands with a light punch inside.
Masvidal lands a left hand.
Pandu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Masvidal.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Pandu, against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pandu tries a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks it.
Pandu has had enough of the clinch but Masvidal keeps him there for the moment.
Pandu tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Masvidal manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Masvidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Pandu misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Masvidal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Masvidal moves into range and clinches up with Pandu.
Masvidal gets through Pandu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Pandu is rocked!
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Pandu is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pandu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Masvidal is unloading with more strikes now! Pandu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1##CL#
Masvidal pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masvidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Clark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Clark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masvidal walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masvidal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clark postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely. #T1#
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Masvidal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark is working Masvidal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
Clark postures up.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Clark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masvidal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Clark drives through with a takedown into guard.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masvidal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Masvidal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Clark cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Clark works over Masvidal with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Masvidal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.#T2#
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal's brow.
Clark arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Masvidal's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
A very excited looking Wesley Clark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
Saprykin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saprykin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Masvidal.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Saprykin throws out a leg kick but Masvidal moves out of range and Saprykin only half commits.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Saprykin avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal defending well as Saprykin loads up on a big left hand.
Saprykin throws a lazy body kick
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Saprykin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saprykin eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saprykin with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Saprykin does no damage.
Saprykin connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saprykin throws a front kick aimed at Masvidal's knee but Masvidal avoids it well.
Saprykin throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saprykin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masvidal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saprykin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Saprykin misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Saprykin connects with a solid leg kick.
Saprykin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Saprykin misses with a low kick.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saprykin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Saprykin looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saprykin moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanislav Saprykin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saprykin takes one to the chin there.
Saprykin throws a poor cross that misses
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Saprykin misses with an uppercut. Masvidal saw that one coming.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Saprykin is rocked!
Saprykin moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Saprykin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masvidal. That did some damage!
Saprykin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Masvidal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Saprykin is out of range.
Saprykin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saprykin throws a leg kick but Masvidal moved away.
Saprykin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
A telegraphed right hand from Saprykin misses the target.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saprykin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saprykin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Saprykin tried to counter with a leg kick but Masvidal avoided it.
Saprykin misses with a body shot
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Saprykin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal won't allow Saprykin to sweep him here.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saprykin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masvidal is one step ahead there. #T3#
Saprykin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saprykin keeping full guard, as Masvidal tries to pass.
Masvidal slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura but Saprykin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Masvidal to get the leverage.
Masvidal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal tries to pass to full mount but Saprykin defends it. #SUB2#
Masvidal is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Saprykin as he works his way to full guard.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Saprykin is retaining full guard.
Saprykin keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Saprykin is keeping the position.
Saprykin trying to control the position.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Saprykin is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Saprykin.
Saprykin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal cracks Saprykin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saprykin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saprykin clobbers Masvidal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saprykin throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saprykin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masvidal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masvidal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masvidal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saprykin misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saprykin in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Saprykin - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Masvidal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Oh Saprykin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Saprykin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saprykin seems to have got his legs back now.
Saprykin throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saprykin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saprykin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal lands a slapping body shot.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saprykin jabs Masvidal right on the nose. Masvidal blinks but takes it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saprykin.
Saprykin punishes Masvidal's body with a nice straight punch.
Saprykin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
A jab lands there for Masvidal.
A big left from Saprykin misses.
Masvidal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
enabling Saprykin to counter with a crisp jab.
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saprykin throws a low kick but Masvidal avoids it.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saprykin misses with a low kick.
Saprykin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saprykin is looking to land body kicks.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Saprykin lands a jab to the head.
Saprykin throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Saprykin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Saprykin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saprykin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saprykin lands a glancing blow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Saprykin needs to keep his hands up - Masvidal had a free shot at his head there.
Saprykin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saprykin scores with a hook to the body. Masvidal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saprykin.
Saprykin misses with a head kick.
Saprykin looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Saprykin walks into a left hand.
Saprykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a combination
and Saprykin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saprykin slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Saprykin.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Saprykin.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Saprykin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Saprykin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masvidal is out of range and Saprykin settles back down.
A nice combination there by Masvidal.
Saprykin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saprykin misses with a low kick.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saprykin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Saprykin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saprykin was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Saprykin looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Masvidal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Saprykin defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saprykin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.#T1#
Masvidal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Saprykin is looking to counter punch.
Saprykin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Saprykin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Saprykin slips the punch.
Saprykin misses with a straight left.
Masvidal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saprykin cracks Masvidal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saprykin slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Saprykin.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Saprykin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saprykin can pounce on him. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saprykin, as that shot connected.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saprykin!
Saprykin throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saprykin tries to land a leg kick but Masvidal saw it coming and moves away.
Masvidal throws a combination. Saprykin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saprykin throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masvidal scores with the left hand. Saprykin knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saprykin just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saprykin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masvidal.
Saprykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal blocks a low kick nicely.
Saprykin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saprykin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Masvidal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saprykin.
Saprykin lands a slapping body shot.
Saprykin throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Saprykin throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Saprykin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Saprykin looks to land a left hand but Masvidal moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Saprykin.
Nice uppercut there from Saprykin.
Saprykin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saprykin counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Saprykin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saprykin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Saprykin throws an overhand right that lands on Masvidal's shoulder, as Masvidal tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saprykin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Saprykin moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Saprykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saprykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Saprykin slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Saprykin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saprykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saprykin walks into a jab.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Saprykin's shoulder, as Saprykin tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Saprykin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saprykin 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Saprykin!
Stanislav Saprykin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Berwick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Berwick moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berwick throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Berwick avoids it well.
Berwick unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Berwick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masvidal, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berwick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Berwick down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Berwick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Berwick is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Berwick right on the button. Berwick goes down! Masvidal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Masvidal gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal very nearly forgot to thank UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WCF 58: Camara vs Santos
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Masvidal defending well as Sinclair loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Sinclair misses.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Masvidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sinclair.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair misses with a hook.
Sinclair takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Sinclair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Sinclair avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal misses with a straight left. #T1#
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Sinclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masvidal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sinclair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sinclair under the eye.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Nice sprawl there from Masvidal as Sinclair shoots in.
Sinclair swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Sinclair.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masvidal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masvidal enables Sinclair to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masvidal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Sinclair stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Masvidal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sinclair counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
Sinclair working the head and body with strikes.
Sinclair creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Masvidal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Sinclair is trying to get an arm triangle but Masvidal is defending well.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair drags him back down.
Sinclair lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Masvidal is trying to buck Sinclair off.
Masvidal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sinclair working the body and head with strikes.
Sinclair throws a strike aimed at the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal avoids it well.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal parries the strikes from Sinclair easily there. Sinclair is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Masvidal to escape.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair drags him back down.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Sinclair misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Sinclair tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
Masvidal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sinclair connects with a decent elbow.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Masvidal pushes Sinclair away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sinclair gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Masvidal manages to get back to half guard.
Masvidal trying to control from the bottom.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Masvidal tries to kick Sinclair off but Sinclair keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sinclair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sinclair is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masvidal sees it coming and defends easily.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
Masvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sinclair wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal tries to kick Sinclair off but Sinclair keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sinclair moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Sinclair throwing a counter right hand but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.#TD#
Sinclair gets a takedown into half guard.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Sinclair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinclair not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Sinclair is very close to passing his half guard.
Sinclair prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
Masvidal wants to control but Sinclair is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Masvidal is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinclair.
Sinclair wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy. #T1#
Masvidal trying to control from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sinclair is really struggling to control Masvidal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair misses with a wild combination.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Masvidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Sinclair doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sinclair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair scores with a nice strike.
Sinclair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masvidal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair misses with a wild combination.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Sinclair moves out of range.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Sinclair swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Masvidal avoids it well.
Good shot there by Sinclair.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinclair throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Sinclair lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sinclair shoots in but Masvidal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Sinclair 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling the position.
Masvidal has his hands on Sinclair's head, controlling the position.
Masvidal wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling the position.
Sinclair landing with the ground and pound.
Sinclair postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Sinclair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sinclair with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal throws a hook but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Masvidal.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Sinclair misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
Sinclair throws a jab when Masvidal was well out of range.#TD#
Masvidal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sinclair to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Itchy Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair passes into half guard.
Sinclair uses his free foot to push down on Masvidal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Masvidal.
Masvidal is trying to escape the mount.
Masvidal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sinclair working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Masvidal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sinclair lands a couple of good shots and Masvidal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Masvidal right now.
Masvidal grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinclair trying to control momentarily.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sinclair lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
Sinclair is not going to allow Masvidal to sit and survive in this position.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Sinclair finish him?#SUB#
Masvidal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Sinclair patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Sinclair punishes Masvidal with strikes from the back mount.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up.
Sinclair punishes Masvidal with strikes from the back mount.
Sinclair 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.
Masvidal gets cracked with a huge elbow and he's out cold! Possibly KO of the night from the back? Unusual but possible!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 33: Bader vs Prawira
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Berwick's shoulder, as Berwick tries to avoid the shot.
Berwick unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal tests Berwick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berwick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Berwick's head but Berwick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Berwick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masvidal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berwick! But no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berwick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berwick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berwick throws out a counter right but Masvidal avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Masvidal finds it's way through Berwick's defenses.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Berwick is rocked!
Masvidal scores with a nice head shot.
Berwick is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berwick seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berwick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal throws a jab when Berwick was well out of range.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Berwick's head back.
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Berwick slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal catches Berwick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masvidal works Berwick's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Masvidal.
Berwick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masvidal to score with a decent uppercut.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
As Masvidal backs off Berwick throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.
Berwick needs to keep his hands up - Masvidal had a free shot at his head there.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal misses with a double jab
and Berwick counters with a nice leg kick.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a combination
and Berwick counters with a one-two to the body.
Berwick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Masvidal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berwick's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berwick defends it well. #SUB2#
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Masvidal stands up out of the half guard.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
enabling Berwick to counter with a crisp jab.
Berwick walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal stuns Berwick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masvidal duly obliges.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Berwick saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Berwick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Berwick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masvidal with a body shot.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berwick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Berwick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Berwick counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Berwick does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berwick! But no joy.#TD#
Masvidal gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Masvidal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Berwick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berwick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.#T2##TD#
Masvidal looking to score a takedown here. Berwick is defending well but Masvidal drives through and ends up in Berwick's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Masvidal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Berwick ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Masvidal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berwick!
Berwick is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal wants to stand but Berwick has his arm trapped.
Berwick is looking to reverse the position.
Berwick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masvidal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nate Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Masvidal controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masvidal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Berwick is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Masvidal is tapping! Great win for Berwick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeffery Berwick!
A relieved looking Jeffery Berwick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal with a nice cross.
Vidal misses with a looping right.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Masvidal misses with a double jab.
Vidal misses with a two punch combination.
Vidal scores with a one two! Masvidal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vidal staying out of range there.
Vidal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Jorge Vidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Vidal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch.
Vidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Vidal moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Vidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vidal misses with a looping right.
Vidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Vidal moved out of range.
Vidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but Vidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Vidal moves out of range.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal misses with a hook.#CL#
Vidal darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vidal scores a nice knee to the body.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Vidal connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Vidal slips a jab from Masvidal.
Vidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Donk. Vidal catches Masvidal right on the button with a cross.
Jorge Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vidal misses the jab.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Vidal.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Vidal is out of range.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Vidal.
Vidal misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Vidal closes the distance and clinches.
Vidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Vidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal trying to control the position but instead, Vidal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masvidal into the cage.#BC#
Vidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Vidal moved out of range.
Masvidal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vidals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vidal misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Vidal misses with a looping left.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Vidal moves into the clinch.
Vidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vidal looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Vidal landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal throws a hook but Vidal blocks it.
Vidal tries to bum rush Masvidal with a series of wild strikes but Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masvidal shoots and misses #CL#
and Vidal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vidal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vidal has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Vidal. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Vidal darts in trying to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Vidal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vidal misses with a looping left.
Vidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Masvidal cracks Vidal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vidal looks to throw the jab but Masvidal is out of range.
Vidal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Vidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Vidal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vidal misses with a looping left.
Masvidal lands with a straight right. Vidal didn't see that one coming.
Vidal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masvidal. Masvidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vidal closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a body shot but Vidal blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal darts in trying to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Vidal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Vidal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vidal.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Vidal.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Vidal misses with a left hand
and Masvidal counters with a series of strikes. Vidal will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Vidal is rocked!
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Vidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masvidal cracks Vidal on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vidal falls backwards against the cage. Masvidal follows up with more strikes that drop Vidal to his knees. Masvidal keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vidal! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!

Event: RRFC 59: O'Neil vs Pandens
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Neil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masvidal is trying to defend but Neil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masvidal is trying to control but can't.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Neil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neil. #SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Masvidal has hold of Neil's hands but Neil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Neil there.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neil.
Neil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neil slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Masvidal missing with punches from the bottom.
Neil lands with a punch from half guard.
Neil 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.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Neil there. #SUB2#
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Neil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Neil is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neil moves nicely into side control.
Masvidal tries to buck Neil off but Neil is having none of it.
Neil working away.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neil's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neil is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
Neil working the head and body with strikes.
Masvidal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neil wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy. #T3#
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masvidal has hold of Neil's hands but Neil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masvidal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Masvidal working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
Masvidal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully. #T4#
Masvidal controls Neil momentarily but Neil frees himself.
Neil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Neil postures up.
Neil connects with a couple of short punches.
Neil distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Masvidal working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
Neil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Neil slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Neil shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Neil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Neil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masvidal is trying to defend but Neil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil working Masvidal over with strikes.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Neil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masvidal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neil.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Neil in his half guard.
Neil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. Neil connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Neil working the head and body with strikes.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Neil's head to control him but Neil postures up.
Masvidal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Neil is staying active.
Masvidal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Neil working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Neil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
Neil works his way into full mount!
Neil looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Neil breaks from Masvidal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal tries to hold on but Neil postures up.
Masvidal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neil with shots to the head and body - Masvidal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Neil finish him?
Masvidal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neil works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Neil looking for a guillotine from mount but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Neil's attempts to control the action.
Neil landing punches. #T4#
Neil working Masvidal over with strikes here.
Neil loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Masvidal scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Neil land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Neil stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neil!
After winning the bout, Luke Neil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RRFC 56: Silva vs Flynn
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lban dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Lban throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lban slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Lban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masvidal cracks a nice hook into Lban's ribs.
Lban lands a body shot.
Lban moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Lban. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Lban misses
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lban misses its target.
Lban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal cracks Lban with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Lban slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Lban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal with a jab.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Lban counters with a stiff right hand.
Lban throws a body shot but no joy.
Lban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal connects with a looping right hand.
Lban slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lban counters with a left to the body.
Masvidal lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lban.
Lban throws a one two combo.
Masvidal throws a hook but Lban blocks it.
Lban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a combination that misses
and Lban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lban is looking to wear down Masvidal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lban stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lban misses with a hook.
Masvidal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lban slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Lban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lban blocks a jab.
Lban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#T3#
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Lban counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Lban to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lban ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.
Lban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Lban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masvidal misses with a takedown
and Lban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Lban counters with a nice uppercut.
Lban misses with a looping right.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Lban lands a slapping body shot.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lban.
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lban backs up against the cage.
Lban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lban.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
Lban scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Lban staying out of range there.
Lban misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lban throws a hook but Masvidal avoids it easily.
Lban moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Lban misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lban to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masvidal tries to move into range but Lban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lban.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Lban cracks Masvidal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lban has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Masvidal to stand back up!#ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Lban moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Lban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Lban finish him?
Lban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Lban is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Lban cracks Masvidal with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Masvidal looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lban finish him?
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lban looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Lban.
Lban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masvidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lban scrambles back to his feet.
Lban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a stiff right hand.
Lban looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Lban moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Garaile Lban is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Lban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lban ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Lban takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
Lban scores with a jab to the body.
Lban avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lban lands with a right hand.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lban is out of range.
A shot to the body from Masvidal misses
and Lban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lban takes one on the button.
Masvidal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Lban. #T3#
Lban scores with a body shot.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Lban with a nice cross.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lban with a body shot.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Lban is looking to counter punch.
Lban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Lban ducks under and follows up with a left that Lban also avoids with ease.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masvidal misses with a left hand
letting Lban counter with a right hand.
Lban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
It looked like Lban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Lban's shoulder, as Lban tries to avoid the shot.
Lban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Lban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Lban avoids it with no problem.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal catches Lban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Lban misses its intended target.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Lban is out of range.
Lban slips under a jab.
Masvidal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lban pinned against the cage. Lban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Lban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garaile Lban dominated that second round.
That's time! Lban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Lban moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Lban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lban is looking for a counter combo.
Lban throws a hook to the side of Masvidal's head but Masvidal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal lands with a cross.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Lban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lban lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lban.
Masvidal ducks under a wild hook from Lban.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Lban.
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!
Lban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal. #T1#
Lban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a right hand that misses
and Lban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Lban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lban forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Lban.
Masvidal is working for takedown but Lban is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lban slows down the pace here.
Lban lands a nice uppercut.
Masvidal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lban smiles and moves away. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
It looked like Lban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lban misses with the combination.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lban throws a sloppy body shot
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Lban ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Lban misses its target.
Masvidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Lban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masvidal thinking.
Lban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Lban avoids it well.
Lban blocks a jab.
Lban throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Lban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.#T3#
Lban misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Lban counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Masvidal badly! Lban follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Masvidal out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lban finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Garaile Lban!
During a confident post fight interview, Garaile Lban thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RRFC 50
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Kenjiro moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro delivers a nice body kick.
Kenjiro throws a head kick but Masvidal moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masvidal.
Sloppy strikes from Kenjiro. Those never looked like landing.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenjiro is just out of range.
Kenjiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenjiro ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.#CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Kenjiro lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masvidal avoiding damage as Kenjiro throws knees to the body.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Masvidal looks winded!#BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenjiro is keeping busy.
Kenjiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kenjiro working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kenjiro pushes Masvidal away with a front kick.
Kenjiro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kenjiro lands a leg kick that knocks Masvidal off balance momentarily.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick which misses Masvidal's front leg but catches the back leg as Masvidal tries to avoid it.
Kenjiro slips under a jab from Masvidal.#CL#
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kenjiro.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenjiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Kenjiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenjiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro lands with a left to the head.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Araki Kenjiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masvidal is defending well for now.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Masvidal tries to circle away but Kenjiro has him pinned against the cage.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masvidal.
Kenjiro misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kenjiro throws an elbow but misses.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Araki Kenjiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Kenjiro
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target. #CL#
Kenjiro pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenjiro tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but Masvidal blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kenjiro avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro staying out of range there.
Araki Kenjiro is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenjiro throws a leg kick but Masvidal checks it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the head.
Kenjiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenjiro tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenjiro.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Masvidal stalling the fight.
Masvidal blocks an elbow strike.
Kenjiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masvidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenjiro tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it. #T3#
Kenjiro throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Masvidal avoids the damage to the body.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro looking to throw knees to the head but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenjiro smiles and moves away.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.#CL#
Kenjiro instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Kenjiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenjiro crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside.
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kenjiro working Masvidal over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenjiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
Our winner, Araki Kenjiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RRFC 47: O'Neil vs Ford II
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Rockatansky lands a left and a right that send Masvidal crashing to the mat, dazed. Rockatansky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Nice jab there from Masvidal.
Rockatansky throws a combination that misses
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockatansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockatansky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Masvidal backs off Rockatansky throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.
A right-left combo lands from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal lands with a hook. Rockatansky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Rockatansky throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockatansky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masvidal back to the cage. Rockatansky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Maximilian Rockatansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal lands a head shot.
A nice combination there by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a series of punches but Masvidal moves out of range. #T1#
Rockatansky throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockatansky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockatansky walks into a left hand.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
Rockatansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Rockatansky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal is pawing at Rockatansky, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rockatansky's nose. Rockatansky is badly hurt! Masvidal pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rockatansky tries desperately to hold on but Masvidal is relentless in his assault! As Rockatansky receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Masvidal away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!

Event: RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denzel Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer staying out of range there.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Palmer looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Palmer drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
Palmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal controlling the position.
Palmer postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
Palmer won't allow Masvidal to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer 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.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.#ES2#
Masvidal has his feet on Palmer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Palmer scores with a hook to the body. Masvidal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Palmer throws a leg kick
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer fails to land the takedown.
Masvidal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Palmer misses with a straight left.
Palmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Masvidal.
Palmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Palmer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Palmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Palmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Palmer.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Palmer.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Masvidal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palmer cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palmer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Masvidal won't allow Palmer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masvidal defends well.
Masvidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masvidal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palmer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Masvidal trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palmer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masvidal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masvidal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masvidal cracks Palmer with a good jab.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Palmer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmer.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Palmer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Palmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Palmer tries for a kimura but Masvidal is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Palmer misses with the ground and pound.
Masvidal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Denzel Palmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Masvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal pulls Palmer in to control the position.
Palmer prevents Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
Masvidal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masvidal is looking to stand back up but Palmer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Masvidal.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masvidal's head.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer. #T2#
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Masvidal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masvidal manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masvidal is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Masvidal won't let him. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Palmer from standing up.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Palmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Masvidal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer connects with a couple of short punches.
Palmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Masvidal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Palmer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Palmer pulls Masvidal into guard. #SUB#
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Palmer is looking for a triangle but Masvidal pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masvidal controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Masvidal gets to his feet - Palmer follows without any prompting.
Palmer avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal has his hands on Palmer's head, controlling the position.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denzel Palmer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##TD#
Palmer gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Palmer passes into half guard. #REVB#
Palmer thows a huge punch but Masvidal dodges it nicely.
Palmer throwing shots but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Palmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masvidal missing with punches from the bottom.
Palmer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
Masvidal is doing well to control the position and prevent Palmer from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Masvidal kicks off Palmer and gets to his feet. #T1#
Palmer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Palmer shoots for a takedown but Masvidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palmer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Palmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Palmer is rocked!
Masvidal pounces like a tiger and cracks Palmer with a vicious hook! Palmer is down but not out! Masvidal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Masvidal!

Event: SMASH: White vs Koli
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Dirkschneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider slips under a jab from Masvidal.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider. #CL#
Dirkschneider clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Masvidal taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dirkschneider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Masvidal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dirkschneider is on him like a limpet, forcing Masvidal back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Dirkschneider to work. #T1#
Masvidal looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masvidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal tries to stall but Dirkschneider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown.
Dirkschneider tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirkschneider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masvidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dirkschneider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Dirkschneider is controlling the position.
Masvidal trying to stall but Dirkschneider improves his position.
Dirkschneider looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dirkschneider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dirkschneider shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Dirkschneider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dirkschneider connects with an inside leg kick.
Dirkschneider throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirkschneider is just out of range.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dirkschneider.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Dirkschneider. Dirkschneider gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirkschneider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirkschneider's head backwards.
Masvidal catches Dirkschneider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dirkschneider connects with a jab.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Dirkschneider is rocked!
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Masvidal scores with a nice strike.
Oh Dirkschneider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dirkschneider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Dirkschneider seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dirkschneider breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirkschneider counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Masvidal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dirkschneider had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Dirkschneider, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masvidal jabs Dirkschneider right on the nose. Dirkschneider blinks but takes it well.
Dirkschneider misses with a left hand
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.
Dirkschneider is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dirkschneider throws a lazy head kick
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirkschneider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dirkschneider shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirkschneider trying to move into half guard but instead Masvidal has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masvidal lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Dirkschneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dirkschneider drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masvidal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dirkschneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirkschneider trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Dirkschneider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dirkschneider won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet. #T1#
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dirkschneider manages to pass to side control. #ES2#
Masvidal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dirkschneider keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal cracks a nice hook into Dirkschneider's ribs.#CL#
Dirkschneider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dirkschneider presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirkschneider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##BC#
Dirkschneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udo Dirkschneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirkschneider slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider connects with a body shot that sends Masvidal's belly button to the back.
Dirkschneider closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Dirkschneider pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Dirkschneider misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirkschneider tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a sloppy head kick
and Dirkschneider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Dirkschneider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Dirkschneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Dirkschneider slips the punch.
Dirkschneider misses with the combination.
Dirkschneider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masvidal.
Nice shot by Dirkschneider.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Dirkschneider moved out of range.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Dirkschneider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal connects with a jab.#TD#
Dirkschneider closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masvidal quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal is positioning himself well to prevent Dirkschneider advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Dirkschneider is controlling well.
Dirkschneider is controlling the pace.
Dirkschneider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dirkschneider has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Dirkschneider goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Dirkschneider successfully pulls guard.
Masvidal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Dirkschneider is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Dirkschneider avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkschneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#TD#
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dirkschneider was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy. #T1##ES2#
Masvidal throws Dirkschneider to one side and escapes!
Dirkschneider misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Dirkschneider both land. Nice combination.
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dirkschneider has his takedown stuffed
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
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!
Dirkschneider slips under a jab.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Dirkschneider slips the punch.
Masvidal scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal throws a hook but Dirkschneider avoids it easily.
Dirkschneider looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Dirkschneider misses with a body punch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirkschneider slips a jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Dirkschneider clinches.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masvidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider taking a breather.
Dirkschneider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masvidal is keeping busy.#T3##BC#
Dirkschneider breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider throws a combination that misses
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirkschneider.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dirkschneider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a glancing blow to the side of Dirkschneider's head.
Dirkschneider ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirkschneider walks into a jab.#T4#
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirkschneider tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirkschneider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dirkschneider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirkschneider back to the cage. Masvidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masvidal misses with the combination. #TD#
Dirkschneider looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Dirkschneider drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Dirkschneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Udo Dirkschneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirkschneider throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Ludwig
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1##CL#
Dirkschneider has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dirkschneider has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Dirkschneider won't allow it. #BC#
Dirkschneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirkschneider but Dirkschneider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been hearing reports that Dirkschneider has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dirkschneider throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily.
Dirkschneider takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masvidal closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Udo Dirkschneider has been cut.
Dirkschneider thuds a left hand into Masvidal's body.#CL#
Dirkschneider clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Dirkschneider keeps him there for the moment.
Dirkschneider stalling the fight. #TD#
Dirkschneider pulls guard.
Masvidal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dirkschneider keeping full guard, as Masvidal tries to pass. #T1#
Masvidal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dirkschneider is trying to control the position but Masvidal postures up.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Masvidal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dirkschneider is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dirkschneider has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Masvidal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dirkschneider keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dirkschneider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dirkschneider takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Dirkschneider. Dirkschneider maintains the clinch.
Dirkschneider has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masvidal stalling.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirkschneider prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Dirkschneider can't find room to land a body shot as Masvidal controls the action.
Dirkschneider tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Dirkschneider back against the cage. #BC2#
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirkschneider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Dirkschneider misses with a head kick.
Dirkschneider slips under a jab.#T3#
Dirkschneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider darts in trying to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Dirkschneider tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Masvidal lands.
Masvidal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal with a jab.
Masvidal shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirkschneider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masvidal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masvidal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dirkschneider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4##TD#
Dirkschneider closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masvidal to the mat! Masvidal manages to get full guard.
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!
Dirkschneider trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal trying to control the position here.
Dirkschneider wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Dirkschneider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masvidal controlling Dirkschneider's posture.
Dirkschneider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masvidal managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirkschneider stays in close to Masvidal's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Udo Dirkschneider's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab
and Masvidal counters with a one-two to the body.
A lazy left from Masvidal finds it's target.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Dirkschneider's shoulder, as Dirkschneider tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dirkschneider pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masvidal back to the cage. Dirkschneider follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Dirkschneider on that attempt.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Masvidal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dirkschneider on the side of the head.
Dirkschneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dirkschneider slips under a jab.
Dirkschneider ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal throws a hook but Dirkschneider avoids it easily.
Dirkschneider scores with a three punch combo!
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal takes a swing at Dirkschneider's ribcage but misses. #T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dirkschneider tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dirkschneider. #BC#
Dirkschneider manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Dirkschneider shoots in and bounces Masvidal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dirkschneider trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider looking to sit in guard and control but Masvidal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Masvidal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirkschneider. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masvidal passes Dirkschneider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masvidal is keen to just control but Dirkschneider is a slippery customer.
Masvidal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Dirkschneider is looking to improve his position.
Dirkschneider wants to control but Masvidal is keeping busy.
Dirkschneider is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirkschneider is looking to control Masvidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dirkschneider avoid being mounted?
Dirkschneider tries to get to full guard but Masvidal has control of the leg.
Masvidal wants to pass to mount but Dirkschneider is defending the position. #T3#
Dirkschneider trying to control here.
Masvidal prevents Dirkschneider from standing back up.
Dirkschneider is not content to let Masvidal control the position.
Dirkschneider trying to hold on to Masvidal's head to control him but Masvidal postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dirkschneider wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirkschneider fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here.
Dirkschneider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dirkschneider is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dirkschneider controlling the pace.
Dirkschneider has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Dirkschneider's head to control him but Dirkschneider postures up.
Masvidal is not content to let Dirkschneider control the position.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Dirkschneider is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Udo Dirkschneider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Udo Dirkschneider's cut.
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#
Dirkschneider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Dirkschneider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Dirkschneider looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dirkschneider throwing strikes from guard but Masvidal blocks nicely.
Dirkschneider passes Masvidal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Dirkschneider postures up.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Udo Dirkschneider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Dirkschneider postures up.
Dirkschneider trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Masvidal can't keep his opponent in guard - Dirkschneider advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Masvidal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dirkschneider pulls his head out easily.
Dirkschneider trying to control from half guard but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masvidal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dirkschneider has passed into side control.
Dirkschneider trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Dirkschneider is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB#
Dirkschneider looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.
Dirkschneider controlling the position.
Dirkschneider tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Masvidal tries to bench press Dirkschneider off him but Dirkschneider keeps the position. #T3#
Masvidal is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dirkschneider tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Dirkschneider decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masvidal to his feet.
Dirkschneider misses the jab.
A nice side step and Masvidal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masvidal lands with a hook. Dirkschneider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Dirkschneider avoids the punch easily.
Dirkschneider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirkschneider tries to clinch but Masvidal moves away
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Dirkschneider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Dirkschneider attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Dirkschneider scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Dirkschneider is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dirkschneider is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Masvidal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirkschneider can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
Dirkschneider landing strikes from the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Udo Dirkschneider showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dirkschneider 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
Galvao with a poor takedown
and Masvidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Galvao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Galvao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Galvao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galvao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Galvao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masvidal, who protects the arm well.
Masvidal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back!
Masvidal is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Galvao is keeping busy.
Good control from Masvidal.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Masvidal avoiding Galvao 's attempts to control his hands.
Masvidal wants to control the position but Galvao frees himself and scrambles - Masvidal manages to regain control in side control.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Masvidal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masvidal controlling the position.
Galvao wants to control but Masvidal postures up.
Galvao tries to buck Masvidal off but Masvidal is having none of it.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Masvidal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Galvao is looking to regain half guard here but Masvidal keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Masvidal trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Galvao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masvidal's best efforts.
Masvidal is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Masvidal is looking to stall in half guard but Galvao is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Masvidal taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Galvao!

Event: HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020

#R1#
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves ! But no joy.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Graves .
Masvidal shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Graves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves .
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
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!
Graves throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Graves .
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a combination
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Graves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Graves controlling the position.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masvidal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves . #T3#
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graves wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves misses with the combination.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masvidal counters with a series of strikes. Graves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Graves is rocked!
Graves is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Masvidal doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Graves crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Graves 's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Masvidal!

Event: HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Masvidal takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal shoots in but no luck this time.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Jukola sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot. #T1##CL#
Masvidal tries to keep at a distance but Jukola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jukola keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jukola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Jukola works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jukola scores with a hook to the body.
Masvidal looks winded!
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jukola has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Jukola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jukola gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masvidal.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jukola lands a body shot.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jukola cracks Masvidal with a nice body shot.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jukola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Jukola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Jukola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masvidal or not.
Jukola is working Masvidal over against the cage.
Jukola gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Jukola.
A short body shot lands from Jukola as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Jukola.
A short left from Jukola.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath Masvidal's ribcage. Masvidal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jukola gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jukola.
Jukola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masvidal or not. #T3#
Jukola lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
Jukola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Masvidal is rocked!
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jukola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jukola.
Jukola is working Masvidal over against the cage.
Jukola lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Masvidal is pressed against the cage. Jukola pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Masvidal! Two more big strikes from Jukola and Masvidal crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simeoni Jukola!

Event: SMASH: Kray vs Vader
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Monroe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Monroe 's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Masvidal tries to keep at a distance but Monroe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Monroe keeps him there for the moment.
Masvidal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monroe working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
Monroe prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Monroe scores a nice knee to the body.
Monroe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monroe lands a knee to the body.
Masvidal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monroe lands a knee to the head.
Monroe lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Monroe lands a nice knee to the body.
Masvidal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Monroe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Masvidal can turn it around.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Monroe has the dominant position.
Masvidal avoiding damage as Monroe throws knees to the body.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Monroe is controlling him.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masvidal wants to stall.
Masvidal wants to break free but Monroe has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monroe .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Monroe obliges.
Monroe scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Monroe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Monroe pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head.
Masvidal can't break the clinch. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
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!
Monroe leaves Masvidal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Monroe pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Monroe 's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monroe prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.
Masvidal can't break the clinch. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Monroe clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Monroe slips a straight right by Masvidal.#CL#
Monroe gets a clinch. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Monroe drives through and clinches with Masvidal against the cage.
Monroe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monroe lands a shot to the body.
Masvidal looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch. #CL#
Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monroe landing knees to the body.
Monroe stalling. #BC#
Monroe manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monroe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monroe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Monroe keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal managing to block the knees to the body from Monroe . #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a two punch combo.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Monroe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Monroe keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monroe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monroe is working Masvidal over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Monroe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Masvidal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Monroe takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Monroe clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Monroe .
Monroe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Monroe .
Monroe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Monroe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Monroe has Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masvidal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masvidal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Monroe moves into range and clinches up with Masvidal.#BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Monroe slips under a jab.#CL#
Monroe rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monroe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monroe working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masvidal is trying to break free.#T2#
Monroe prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Monroe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal lands with a nice combination. Monroe backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Monroe clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe with a knee to the head. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe closes the distance but Masvidal moves to the side
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Monroe counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Monroe has managed to clinch.
Monroe scores a nice knee to the body.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Monroe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Monroe slows down the pace here. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal staying out of range there.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Monroe darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Monroe .
Monroe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe .
Monroe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Masvidal has Monroe pushed against the cage.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Monroe is keeping busy.
Monroe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to break free but Monroe pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.
Monroe lands a body punch.
Monroe stalls.
A short uppercut from Monroe .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Monroe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Monroe lands a nice uppercut.
Monroe scores a nice knee to the body.
Monroe stalling.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Monroe pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monroe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Monroe won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Monroe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Monroe takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Monroe .
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masvidal up against the cage.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Monroe has Masvidal pressed against the cage.
Monroe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monroe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Monroe .
Knees to the body from Monroe .
Masvidal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masvidal letting Monroe take a breather here.
Monroe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monroe .
Monroe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Monroe is controlling him.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monroe slows down the pace here. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Monroe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe works Masvidal's body with a nice hook.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Monroe .
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monroe stalling the fight. #T3#
Monroe lands an uppercut.
Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Monroe .
Monroe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe landing knees to the body.
Monroe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Monroe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monroe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masvidal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monroe working Masvidal over with knees to the body.
Monroe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Monroe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monroe digs a right hand into Masvidal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masvidal's gas tank. #BC#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Monroe 's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Monroe rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal is trying to maintain a safe position but Monroe gets an underhook and turns Masvidal into the cage.
Monroe lands a nice knee to the body.
Monroe lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Joe Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Monroe moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Monroe clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Monroe !

Event: SMASH: Turner vs Leopold
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Hamtilon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal sets himself, and Hamtilon steps forward looking for the clinch! Masvidal avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masvidal.#CL2#
Hamtilon takes the fight into the clinch.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamtilon just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Hamtilon has hold of one of Masvidal's legs. Masvidal is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamtilon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamtilon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Masvidal pulls Hamtilon in close to prevent any damage.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamtilon on the ground.
Hamtilon trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Hamtilon content to stall in guard here.
Hamtilon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamtilon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamtilon walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination. #T2##TD2#
Masvidal tries to sprawl but Hamtilon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamtilon working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Hamtilon controlling the action here.
Hamtilon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masvidal trying to control but Hamtilon postures up. #T3#
Hamtilon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hamtilon prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Masvidal is looking to control Hamtilon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masvidal avoid being mounted?
Hamtilon is controlling the pace.
Hamtilon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hamtilon working over Masvidal with some ground and pound. Masvidal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamtilon is keen to just control but Masvidal is a slippery customer.
Hamtilon moves nicely into side control.
Masvidal is looking to regain half guard here but Hamtilon keeps moving and retains side control.
Masvidal looking for a sweep but Hamtilon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hamtilon controlling the pace for now.
Hamtilon looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamtilon dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Hamtilon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hamtilon connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hamtilon.
Hamtilon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hamtilon is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamtilon tries to stand but Masvidal is controlling his head.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamtilon trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hamtilon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masvidal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Masvidal prevents Hamtilon from improving position.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hamtilon working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hamtilon working the ground and pound but Masvidal is defending the strikes.
Hamtilon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Masvidal looking for a sweep but Hamtilon has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position but Hamtilon isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Hamtilon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Masvidal is surviving well by controlling Hamtilon's body position as best he can.
Hamtilon trying to control but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leonard Hamtilon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hamtilon with the ground and pound from mount.
Masvidal wants to control but Hamtilon is having none of it.
Hamtilon lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Masvidal tries to lock up and control but Hamtilon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamtilon tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Masvidal tries to hold on but Hamtilon postures up.
Masvidal is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamtilon has a good base and remains in mount.
Masvidal is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamtilon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Hamtilon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
Masvidal is working to get back to half guard.
Hamtilon raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamtilon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Hamtilon landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Hamtilon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Masvidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal connects with a body shot.
Masvidal connects with a right hand. Hamtilon shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Hamtilon.
Hamtilon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hamtilon shoots in and gets a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Hamtilon stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hamtilon wants to stand but Masvidal is controlling his arm.
Masvidal seems a little lost for a moment, as Hamtilon dominates the positioning.
Masvidal stops Hamtilon from passing to mount.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Masvidal is not content to let Hamtilon control the position. #SUB2#
Hamtilon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hamtilon trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
Masvidal trying to remain calm as Hamtilon controls from the top position.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hamtilon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamtilon tries to score with some ground and pound. Masvidal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Masvidal tries to buck Hamtilon off but Hamtilon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is trying to control Hamtilon's posture but Hamtilon avoids it.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamtilon moves into full mount!
Masvidal tries to reverse the position but Hamtilon maintains control.
Hamtilon looking to finish Masvidal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masvidal!
Masvidal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hamtilon controlling the pace for now.
Hamtilon looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamtilon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hamtilon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masvidal is controlling an arm, preventing Hamtilon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Masvidal tries to improve his position but instead Hamtilon has taken his back! #SUB2#
Hamtilon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Masvidal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hamtilon throwing damaging strikes from the back! Masvidal could be in trouble here!
Masvidal is in bad spot here.
Hamtilon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to break free. #T4#
Masvidal trying to survive by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Masvidal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hamtilon's arms.
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masvidal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hamtilon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Hamtilon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hamtilon 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Hamtilon!

Event: SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Masvidal avoids a kick to the body.
Ruiz lands with a nice body punch.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz throws a right hand that Masvidal ducks under and follows up with a left that Masvidal also avoids with ease.
Ruiz dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
It seemed like Ruiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruiz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz tests Masvidal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masvidal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like MC Ruiz has been cut.#T1#
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.
Ruiz walks into a stiff left hand from Masvidal.
Nice sprawl there from Ruiz as Masvidal shoots in.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruiz digs a good hook to Masvidal's body.
Ruiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruiz. That snapped Masvidal's head back.
Ruiz lands a really nice looking cross but Masvidal seems unphased.
Masvidal lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Masvidal lands.
MC Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruiz takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Ruiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masvidal.
Ruiz throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal moves out of range as Ruiz strikes.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Ruiz throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Ruiz wants to slow Masvidal down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruiz defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it.
As Masvidal backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Ruiz moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruiz! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Ruiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruiz.
Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Ruiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masvidal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Masvidal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Ruiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ruiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Masvidal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiz. Ruiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Masvidal connects with a body shot.
Ruiz takes one to the chin there.
Ruiz misses with a kick to the body.
Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruiz staying out of range there.
Ruiz misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but MC Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on MC Ruiz's cut.
That's time! Masvidal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease.
Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Ruiz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal cracks Ruiz with a good jab.
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruiz backs up against the cage.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruiz misses with a wild body shot.
Masvidal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruiz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masvidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruiz scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Masvidal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruiz is fending him off so far but Masvidal persists. Nope, Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masvidal throws a jab when Ruiz was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ruiz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Masvidal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruiz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely.
Ruiz scores with a nice strike.
Ruiz misses the shot to the body.
Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ruiz feints a jab promting Masvidal to slip. Ruiz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masvidal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Masvidal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masvidal somewhat.
Some bone on bone action there as Masvidal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruiz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruiz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruiz misses with a straight left. #T3#
Ruiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masvidal blocks a jab.
Ruiz misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Ruiz's shoulder, as Ruiz tries to avoid the shot.
Ruiz lands a body shot.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masvidal sizes up Ruiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Ruiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal lands a nice hook to Ruiz's body. Ruiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruiz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masvidal misses with a looping right.
Ruiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruiz throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruiz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruiz misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Ruiz's head but Ruiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on MC Ruiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiz misses with a left hand
and Ruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Masvidal.
Ruiz with a nice cross.
Masvidal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal lands a nice shot that snaps Ruiz's head back.
Masvidal slips a straight right by Ruiz.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ruiz duly obliges.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruiz should have avoided that one.
Ruiz scores with a nice head shot.
Ruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masvidal moves away.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masvidal lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masvidal backing away here, and Ruiz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Ruiz tries to bum rush Masvidal with a series of wild strikes but Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Masvidal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Masvidal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.
Masvidal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Ruiz slips under a jab.
Masvidal lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!
Ruiz misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Ruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ruiz right on the button. Ruiz goes down! Masvidal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Masvidal gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
MC Ruiz was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks for the support. I'll be back to give everyone a good fight.'.

Event: SMASH: Skinner vs Bateman
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Takenaka blocks a jab.
Takenaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws a right hand that Takenaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Takenaka also avoids with ease.
Takenaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masvidal lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masvidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Takenaka moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takenaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Takenaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takenaka. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Takenaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masvidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takenaka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takenaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Masvidal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Takenaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Takenaka misses with a hook.#T1#
Takenaka ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to land a left hand but Takenaka moved out of range nicely.
Masvidal scores with a jab. Takenaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masvidal throws a jab when Takenaka was well out of range.
A punch combination from Takenaka misses.
Takenaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takenaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal cracks Takenaka with a good jab.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takenaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takenaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takenaka.
Takenaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Masvidal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takenaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takenaka jabs at Masvidal's body.
Takenaka throws a body punch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal catches Takenaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takenaka dives in for a single leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.
Takenaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Takenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Takenaka unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takenaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masvidal rather than just go for the knockout.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takenaka on the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a hook but Takenaka avoids it easily.
Masvidal takes one to the side of the head.
Takenaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal takes a swing at Takenaka's ribcage but misses.
Takenaka unleashes a big counter combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takenaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masvidal to score with a decent uppercut.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Takenaka.
Takenaka works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Takenaka misses the jab.
Takenaka moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Takenaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Takenaka gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Masvidal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Takenaka throws a hook but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka.
Masvidal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takenaka lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takenaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.
Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takenaka under the eye.#ROC#
Takenaka is rocked!#T4#
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Takenaka slips the punch.
Takenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Takenaka's shoulder, as Takenaka tries to avoid the shot.
Masvidal throws a good cross that connects.
Takenaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takenaka in his tracks.
Masvidal scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Masvidal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Takenaka sprawling to the canvas! Takenaka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masvidal finish him?!
Takenaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Takenaka moves away and avoids it.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takenaka on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal 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#
Takenaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Takenaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Takenaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenaka throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
And Takenaka tries to counter it with a takedown but Masvidal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takenaka. Masvidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takenaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal jabs Takenaka right on the nose. Takenaka blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takenaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a right hand to the body.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Takenaka.
Takenaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Takenaka swings widly with a right hand
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Roku Takenaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Takenaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Takenaka wants to take a breather but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal is positioning himself well to prevent Takenaka advancing to mount.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal keeping hold of Takenaka's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but Masvidal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takenaka to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Masvidal is defending against the submission attempts here by Takenaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to stand up here but Takenaka is controlling him well. #T2#
Masvidal is not content to let Takenaka control the position.#SUB2#
Takenaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Masvidal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Masvidal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takenaka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Takenaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takenaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it.
Takenaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Masvidal stalling against the cage.
Takenaka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masvidal after a bit of a struggle.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roku Takenaka.#TD#
Masvidal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takenaka uses from the top position.
Nate Masvidal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Masvidal pulls Takenaka in to control the position.
Takenaka trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Takenaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal controlling Takenaka's posture.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Takenaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Masvidal, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takenaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takenaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takenaka throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takenaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masvidal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Takenaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takenaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takenaka swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal scores with the left hand. Takenaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takenaka.
Jab from Masvidal.
Takenaka moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
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!
Takenaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Takenaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takenaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takenaka. #T1##TD2#
Takenaka gets a double leg takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Takenaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masvidal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Takenaka advances to half guard.
Masvidal is trying is best to control the position here.
Masvidal tries to kick Takenaka off but Takenaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masvidal controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Takenaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Takenaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masvidal is just riding it out for now. Takenaka eventually gives up the hold.
Masvidal is not content to let Takenaka control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Takenaka is working for a kimura but Masvidal is defending it quite comfortably. #ES#
Masvidal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Takenaka is on him like a limpet, forcing Masvidal back against the cage.#TD2#
Takenaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Masvidal regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenaka preventing the sweep.
Masvidal has control of Takenaka's left arm, preventing Takenaka from doing any damage.
Takenaka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Takenaka passes into half guard.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Takenaka is controlling him
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Takenaka sits in half guard.
Takenaka prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Takenaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takenaka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
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.
Takenaka prevents Masvidal from improving his position.
Takenaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masvidal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masvidal is looking to escape.
Masvidal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takenaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Takenaka wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Takenaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Masvidal is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roku Takenaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masvidal 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Masvidal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davis lands a head kick!
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masvidal dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut!
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis staying out of range there.#CL2#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Masvidal misses. #T1##CL2#
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Davis.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masvidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Davis.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
Davis is stalling here.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it.
Davis looks winded!
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but Davis has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Davis stalling.
Davis jumps guard but Masvidal stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
Masvidal wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis wants a takedown.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masvidal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Masvidal does it's job there.#T3#
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the head.
Masvidal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masvidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Masvidal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masvidal sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Masvidal as Davis shoots in.
Masvidal lands with a shot to the body.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masvidal finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head. #TD2#
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davis's guard. #REVR#
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him. #T4#
Masvidal pushing down on Davis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Davis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Davis is controlling the position.
Masvidal is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Davis is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU#
Masvidal stands up out of the half guard.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masvidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Masvidal swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Davis counters by clinching up.
Davis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Nate Masvidal is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davis eats them both and turns towards Masvidal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Davis has been cut.
Masvidal just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masvidal defends it well.
Masvidal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis is breathing heavily.#T1#
Davis tries a low kick but Masvidal avoids it.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Masvidal catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Davis has Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Masvidal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masvidal gets in close and tags Davis with a short punch that almost sends Davis to the mat! Oh Davis is in big trouble! He turns his back on Masvidal, trying to create some distance but Masvidal rushes him, striking wildly and Davis goes down! The referee tackles Masvidal into the cage to end the fight! Masvidal is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Donk. Masvidal catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masvidal leaves Holmes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Holmes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
Holmes slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Masvidal thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Masvidal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Masvidal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holmes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Masvidal wants to control but Holmes is keeping busy.
Holmes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Holmes wants to work for an arm triangle but Masvidal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #ES#
Masvidal has one foot on Holmes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
Masvidal misses with a straight right.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Holmes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masvidal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal looking to control.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes prevents Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
Holmes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masvidal is keeping the position for now.
Holmes is fighting to break Masvidal's control of his arms but Masvidal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Masvidal connects with the punch.
A jab from Masvidal finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Holmes moves forwards but Masvidal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Holmes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masvidal circles away.
Nate Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Holmes.
Holmes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masvidal finds it's way round the side to connect with Holmes's head.
Holmes staying out of range there.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Masvidal thuds his right hand into Holmes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masvidal cracks Holmes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him?
Masvidal lands with a straight right. Holmes didn't see that one coming.
Masvidal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holmes looks winded!
Masvidal steps in with a hook that catches Holmes right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Masvidal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Holmes looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!

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