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Event:
CW MMA: Monsters of the Cage
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Machinegun rushes Masvidal and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun is controlling him.#TD#
Machinegun decides to pull guard.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Machinegun is keeping the position.
Masvidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machinegun is proving hard to escape from.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machinegun keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal tries to free his leg and advance position but Machinegun is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machinegun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masvidal is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Machinegun can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masvidal controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machinegun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Machinegun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machinegun fails with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Machinegun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Machinegun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machinegun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machinegun appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.
Machinegun has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machinegun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machinegun.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machinegun avoiding damage.
#T2#
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Machinegun has the dominant position.
Machinegun keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown.
Machinegun 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. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zion Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Machinegun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machinegun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.#CL#
Machinegun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masvidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun 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.#BC#
Machinegun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3##CL#
Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Machinegun has double underhooks.
Machinegun jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Machinegun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Machinegun moved out of range.#CL#
Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Machinegun breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machinegun is looking to score with low kicks.
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machinegun defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
Masvidal scores with a three punch combo!
Machinegun looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machinegun slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Machinegun blocks a jab.#CL#
Machinegun moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun tries for a takedown but Masvidal manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun is controlling him.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion 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 looks to throw the jab but Machinegun is out of range.
Masvidal lands a jab to the nose.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Machinegun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Machinegun. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet.
Machinegun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Machinegun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal just misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Machinegun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a hook
and Machinegun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machinegun tries to land a front kick but Masvidal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machinegun tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machinegun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.#T1#
Masvidal throws a right and a left that Machinegun avoids nicely.
Machinegun dives in and grabs Masvidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masvidal pushes down on Machinegun's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machinegun slips under a jab.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Machinegun's head but Machinegun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masvidal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machinegun momentarily.
Machinegun doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Machinegun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Machinegun's shoulder, as Machinegun tries to avoid the shot.
Machinegun ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Machinegun 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. #T2#
Machinegun shoots in but no luck this time.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Machinegun 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 Machinegun off to one side.
Machinegun blocks a jab.
Machinegun appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machinegun 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 Machinegun off to one side.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machinegun. #T3#
Machinegun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Tony Machinegun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Masvidal. No joy for Machinegun on that attempt.
Masvidal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Machinegun's head but Machinegun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Machinegun tries to clinch but Masvidal moves away
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Machinegun.
Zion Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machinegun is looking to score with low kicks.
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 out a loose jab but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machinegun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machinegun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masvidal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Machinegun dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots in but no luck this time.
Machinegun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.
Machinegun shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Machinegun 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 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Machinegun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machinegun looks to clinch
and Machinegun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machinegun'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#
Machinegun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Machinegun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots in looking for a takedown but Masvidal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machinegun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tony Machinegun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masvidal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machinegun moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Machinegun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Machinegun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Machinegun keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Machinegun keeps him there for the moment.
Machinegun tries to score a body lock takedown but Masvidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Machinegun breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machinegun blocks a jab.#T1#
Machinegun shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun moves out of range of the strikes.
Machinegun avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Machinegun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masvidal.
Masvidal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machinegun's head.
Masvidal connects with a single shot there.
Machinegun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machinegun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Machinegun shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Machinegun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Nice jab there from Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machinegun has time to react.
Machinegun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masvidal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machinegun backs up against the cage.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machinegun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masvidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machinegun scrambles back to his feet.
Machinegun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machinegun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machinegun.#T3#
Machinegun tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masvidal throws an overhand right that lands on Machinegun's shoulder, as Machinegun tries to avoid the shot.
Machinegun throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Machinegun is controlling him.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masvidal smiles and moves away.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Machinegun. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
Machinegun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Machinegun avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machinegun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Machinegun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machinegun 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 misses with a hook.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machinegun is defended easily by Masvidal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machinegun is defended easily by Masvidal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zion 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Masvidal!
In his post fight interview, Zion Masvidal gave a big smile as he said 'CWMMA is the best and i am here to conquer the divission. And ey Pay me more Matty pay me More '. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Warriors Collide
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal lunges at Koscheck Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koscheck Jr's hand. #TD#
Koscheck Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Masvidal bucks up and tries to throw Koscheck Jr off but instead Koscheck Jr has got his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Masvidal as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Koscheck Jr!
Koscheck Jr is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Masvidal up.
Koscheck Jr 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Koscheck Jr lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Masvidal is rocked!
Koscheck Jr is punishing Masvidal with some ground and pound.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Koscheck Jr finish him?
Koscheck Jr lands a big punch and Masvidal is covering up! Another big shot separates Masvidal from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Koscheck Jr!
Zion Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'His Manager paid me 10x more just to sell the W to his Bitch fighter. See that its all about money. '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1003 Round 3
Date: Sep 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. Chip should have avoided that one.
Chip ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Chip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chip shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Masvidal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chip to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chip postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chip not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Masvidal is trying to keep Chip in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chip lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masvidal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masvidal is trying to keep Chip in close.
Chip trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Masvidal being controlled here, momentarily.
Chip wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Chip loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chip throws a big elbow that misses.
Chip throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Chip 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 is looking to stand up but Chip isn't so interested in that idea.
Chip working some strikes from top position.#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.
Chip connects with a couple of short punches.
Masvidal looking for a sweep. Not yet Masvidal, not yet.
Chip in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chip wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Chip is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Chip from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Chip is really struggling to control Masvidal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masvidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Chip moved out of range.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Chocolate Chip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chip darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Chip into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chocolate Chip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chip with a poor takedown
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chip.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chip attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chip appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Masvidal gets caught flat footed, as Chip shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Chip from controlling successfully.
Chip passes Masvidal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to full guard.
Chip wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal tries to get to full guard but Chip has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Chip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zion Masvidal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chip swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Chip shoots for a takedown but Masvidal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses.
Chip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Chip 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 lands a glancing blow to the side of Chip's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Chip takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Chip ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Chip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chocolate Chip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Chip counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Chip is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chip postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chip content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chip trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal is controlling Chip's posture.
Chip postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chip chips away with some ground and pound.
Chip trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Chip landing some decent shots from guard.
Chip trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Chip is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chip trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masvidal has his hands on Chip's head, controlling the position.
Chocolate Chip overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Chip from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chip lands a couple of elbows.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chip's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Chip from controlling successfully.
Masvidal wants to control but Chip passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Chip seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Masvidal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chocolate Chip! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1003 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Hickling is avoiding it.
Hickling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Hickling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hickling moves into range and clinches up with Masvidal.#BC#
Hickling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masvidal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hickling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masvidal lunges at Hickling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hickling's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickling darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Hickling into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hickling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal misses with a straight left.
Hickling fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Hickling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Hickling moves into the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Hickling is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Masvidal can't fight it off and eventually Hickling manages to take the fight to the floor. Masvidal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Hickling isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal is pulling down on Hickling's head. It's preventing any offense from Hickling, at least for the moment.
Masvidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hickling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Masvidal is working an open guard so Hickling takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hickling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Hickling tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Hickling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Hickling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Masvidal there.
Hickling lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hickling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hickling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hickling shoots in looking for a takedown but Masvidal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hickling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Hickling ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zion Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Hickling saw that one coming.#T3#
Hickling misses with a takedown attempt - Masvidal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masvidal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hickling 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.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masvidal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hickling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masvidal's sensitive parts.
Masvidal cracks Hickling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hickling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masvidal doesn't seem bothered though.
Hickling moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Hickling slips a jab from Masvidal.
Hickling staying out of range there.
Hickling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hickling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Masvidal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hickling doesn't seem phased 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target. #CL2#
Masvidal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hickling breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hickling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hickling as Masvidal tries to tie him up.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masvidal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Masvidal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hickling misses with a few strikes there.
Hickling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masvidal as he jumps to the side.
As Hickling backs off Masvidal throws a huge counter combo but Hickling manages to avoid it all.
Hickling tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Hickling avoids the punch easily.
Masvidal throws a jab but it's blocked by Hickling.
Masvidal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Hickling closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hickling breaks the clinch.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hickling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.
Hickling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hickling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kyle Hickling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Masvidal digs a good hook to Hickling's body.
Hickling misses with a body kick.
Hickling takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Masvidal misses.
Hickling misses with a takedown attempt - Masvidal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Hickling gets the takedown into side control. #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!
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masvidal keeping his opponent close.
Masvidal struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Hickling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hickling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masvidal can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masvidal tries to bench press Hickling off him but Hickling keeps the position.
Hickling wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Masvidal is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal keeps trying to improve his position.
Masvidal is trying to control Hickling's posture but Hickling avoids it. #SUB#
Hickling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hickling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hickling is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masvidal can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masvidal is trying to improve his position.
Hickling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
Masvidal is looking to reverse the position.
Hickling tries to move to mount but Masvidal blocks the move with his legs.
Masvidal is trying to buck Hickling off.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickling walks into a straight right hand from Masvidal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion 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. 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 wants to clinch up but Hickling keeps it at a distance.
Hickling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickling was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Hickling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hickling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.
Hickling shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masvidal sizes up Hickling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
Hickling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Hickling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Hickling slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hickling.
Hickling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Hickling rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Hickling has double underhooks. #T1#
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Hickling has the dominant position.#TD#
Hickling manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hickling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Hickling won't let him.
Masvidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hickling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Masvidal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masvidal looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hickling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masvidal is trying to stand back up but Hickling is controlling him
Hickling 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. #T3#
Masvidal trying to hold on to Hickling's head to control him but Hickling postures up.
Masvidal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Masvidal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hickling wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but instead Hickling has moved into half guard.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Hickling is controlling well.
Masvidal wants to sweep but Hickling has passed to side control!
Masvidal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hickling just content to control the position.
Masvidal is not content to let Hickling control the position.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep.
Hickling working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hickling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masvidal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kyle Hickling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Kyle Hickling.
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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Zion Masvidal!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Zion Masvidal!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Zion Masvidal!
Zion Masvidal wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1003 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Vegas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD#
Vegas lands a big head kick that sends Masvidal tumbling to the mat! Vegas takes a step backwards and waves Masvidal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vegas shoots in but no luck this time.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Masvidal lands.
Vegas shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Vegas 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cici Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vegas darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Vegas into the cage.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
#T1#
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vegas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vegas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Vegas clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas stalling against the cage.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Vegas is breathing heavily.
Masvidal looking to slow down the pace here.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Vegas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vegas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zion Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vegas shoots for a double leg takedown but Masvidal sprawls well. He's pushed Vegas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masvidal lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Masvidal finds it's way through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas tries to clinch there but Masvidal circles away.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masvidal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masvidal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vegas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Vegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masvidal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vegas scrambles back to his feet.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Vegas, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
A nice combination there by Masvidal.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vegas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vegas's head backwards.#CL#
Vegas gets a clinch.
Vegas has Masvidal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masvidal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vegas is trying to pull guard but Masvidal has him pressed against the cage.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
#BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
#T4#
Masvidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vegas.
Masvidal scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Vegas is rocked!
Masvidal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masvidal connects with a right hand. Vegas shakes it off.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Masvidal lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vegas. Vegas tries to recover but Masvidal is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vegas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zion Masvidal! |
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