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Event:
CW MMA: Biden Vs Lee
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Machinegun moves into the clinch.
Machinegun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machinegun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun slowing the pace effectively.
Machinegun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagazaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Machinegun throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun wants to break free but Nagazaki has control.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Machinegun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Nagazaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machinegun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machinegun looks to land a body kick but Nagazaki moved away.
As Machinegun tries to get set, Nagazaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Machinegun manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Nagazaki forces Machinegun back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machinegun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Nagazaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machinegun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Machinegun controls his hands.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machinegun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nagazaki manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machinegun looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Nagazaki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagazaki stops Machinegun from getting back to his feet.
Nagazaki tries to stand and escape but Machinegun is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machinegun closes the distance and clinches up with Nagazaki, looking for a takedown. Machinegun pushes Nagazaki against the cage but Nagazaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Nagazaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machinegun, pushing him back against the cage.
Machinegun jumps guard but Nagazaki stands there with Machinegun around his waist. Machinegun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Machinegun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nagazaki after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nagazaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machinegun working hard to break the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nagazaki has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Machinegun pulls guard successfully.
Machinegun has a closed guard, preventing Nagazaki from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nagazaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nagazaki has closed the distance and engaged Machinegun in a clinch.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machinegun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagazaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machinegun can do to turn this around?
Nagazaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machinegun wants a takedown.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machinegun is trying to break the clinch but Nagazaki is controlling him.
Machinegun is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nagazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nagazaki rushes Machinegun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Machinegun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machinegun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagazaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Machinegun has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Machinegun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machinegun darts in looking for a takedown but Nagazaki gets double underhooks and turns Machinegun into the cage.
Machinegun is breathing heavily.
Nagazaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Machinegun will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Machinegun gets tackled into the cage by Nagazaki. Nagazaki maintains the clinch.
Machinegun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagazaki smiles and moves away.
Taxo Nagazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machinegun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machinegun shoots in and drives through. Nagazaki sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow. #T2#
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Taxo Nagazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Machinegun has clasped his hands together around Nagazaki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machinegun working the strikes but Nagazaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nagazaki pushes Machinegun off looking to stand but Machinegun dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Nagazaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Machinegun has Nagazaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Nagazaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machinegun backwards.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki. #T3#
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun fails to pull guard.
Machinegun throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Machinegun jumps guard and drags Nagazaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Nagazaki gets to his feet. Machinegun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Machinegun shoots in but Nagazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Machinegun shoots for a takedown but Nagazaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Nagazaki instigates a clinch.
Machinegun gets through Nagazaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Machinegun pushes Nagazaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machinegun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machinegun throws an elbow but misses.
Machinegun blocks an uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun is trying to pull guard but Nagazaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taxo Nagazaki dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Nagazaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Machinegun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagazaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machinegun fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Nagazaki gets a clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun is working for takedown but Nagazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taxo Nagazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Machinegun.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Nagazaki misses with a knee strike.
Nagazaki has a couple of punches blocked by Machinegun.
Machinegun goes for a takedown attempt but Nagazaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machinegun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machinegun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagazaki pinned against the cage. Nagazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Nagazaki clinches up against the cage.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machinegun tries to circle away but Nagazaki has him pinned against the cage.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Machinegun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagazaki is defending well for now.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Nagazaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagazaki lands a nice uppercut.
Nagazaki tries to throw a body punch but Machinegun avoids it by throwing Nagazaki back against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun blocks a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagazaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nagazaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagazaki misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagazaki has him pressed against the cage.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Nagazaki misses with a punch to the body.
Nagazaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagazaki stops a takedown attempt from Machinegun.
Nagazaki works on Machinegun's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagazaki.
Taxo Nagazaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nagazaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machinegun's efforts to push away.
Nagazaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machinegun's elbow.
Machinegun is trying to force a seperation but Nagazaki has the dominant position.
Nagazaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagazaki lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nagazaki fails to land.
Nagazaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Machinegun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machinegun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagazaki is defending well.
Machinegun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Machinegun prevents a body shot from Nagazaki.
Machinegun blocking some punches.
Nagazaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagazaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machinegun has Nagazaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagazaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagazaki tries to work over Machinegun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagazaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machinegun controls the action.
Nagazaki tries a body shot but Machinegun blocks it.
Nagazaki managing to block the knees to the body from Machinegun.
Nagazaki avoiding damage as Machinegun throws knees to the body.
Nagazaki misses with a body punch.
Nagazaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Machinegun successfully pulls guard.
Machinegun is looking to stand up but Nagazaki isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taxo Nagazaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagazaki, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taxo Nagazaki! |
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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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machinegun!
Machinegun pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz trying to control the position but Machinegun is working away.
Diaz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machinegun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Machinegun is trying to escape and Diaz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Machinegun is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diaz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Diaz! |
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