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Event:
Slavic FL 22
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1# Masvidal throws the kick towards the body but De Rossi avoids it. Masvidal connects with a leg kick. Masvidal throws a lazy body kick and De Rossi counters with a straight right hand. Masvidal misses with a double jab
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. De Rossi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Masvidal misses with the combination.
Masvidal lands a leg kick that knocks De Rossi off balance momentarily. Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that De Rossi sees coming a mile off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A solid body kick from Masvidal. We've been told by De Rossi's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and De Rossi moves out of range easily. As Masvidal looks to move away, De Rossi throws a big counter combo but Masvidal just gets out of the way. A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target. De Rossi is looking for a counter combo. Masvidal throws a combination that misses and De Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal. Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him. De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head. Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
#T2# Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Masvidal's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masvidal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. 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 work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. A knee to the head by De Rossi.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. De Rossi gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi crunches a lovely knee into Masvidal's ribcage. De Rossi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away. De Rossi wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
#T3# De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masvidal pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Rossi taking a breather. A shot in the inside from De Rossi. Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal is trying to break free. De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. De Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Masvidal is rocked! De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can De Rossi finish him? Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position. A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch. De Rossi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. De Rossi lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes. De Rossi lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Masvidal takes a shot to the head. Masvidal is trying to break free. A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masvidal is keeping busy. Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Masvidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Rossi with a knee to the head.
Masvidal working hard to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# De Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
De Rossi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Masvidal avoids it. De Rossi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses. De Rossi moves out of range as Masvidal strikes. Masvidal lands with an uppercut that bounces De Rossi off the ropes and back into range. The fight stays on the outside here - De Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands. De Rossi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masvidal. Masvidal throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal misses with a combination
and De Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal. Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# De Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses. De Rossi throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. De Rossi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Giuseppe De Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and De Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Masvidal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. De Rossi dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
It looked like De Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
De Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
De Rossi avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but De Rossi avoids them all with ease. De Rossi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. De Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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# De Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi is controlling him. Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Masvidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Rossi.
Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD# De Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Masvidal got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masvidal has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU2# Masvidal gets to his feet - De Rossi follows without any prompting. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masvidal 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 lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Rossi takes a step back to recover. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Masvidal is looking to land body kicks. Masvidal blocks a head kick by De Rossi.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo.#CL# De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch. Masvidal tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes. De Rossi prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
De Rossi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4# De Rossi lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position. De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi lands a knee to the head.
Masvidal is trying to break free. Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far. De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Rossi with a knee to the head.
De Rossi lands a damaging elbow. Masvidal is trying to push De Rossi away but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. De Rossi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe De Rossi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# A head kick misses from Masvidal. De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal. Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and De Rossi counters with a one-two to the body. Masvidal tries a head kick but it misses.
De Rossi is looking for a counter combo. Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi. As Masvidal looks to move away, De Rossi throws a big counter combo but Masvidal just gets out of the way. De Rossi moves out of range as Masvidal throws a body kick.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Rossi counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt. De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Masvidal moves out of range easily. Masvidal unleashes a big counter combination but De Rossi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masvidal.
Masvidal connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut. De Rossi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Rossi avoids the body shot from Masvidal.
Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes. De Rossi misses with a two punch combination.
Masvidal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Masvidal scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one. Masvidal throws a body shot but no joy. Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and De Rossi counters with a two punch combo. Masvidal looks to land a combination but De Rossi avoids it well. De Rossi is looking for a counter combo. Jorge Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup. Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal. A combination from Masvidal does no damage. #T2# Masvidal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# De Rossi gets a clinch. De Rossi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes. De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. Masvidal wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
De Rossi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range. De Rossi stalling in the clinch.
De Rossi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. De Rossi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Masvidal prevents it.
#T3# De Rossi is working for takedown but Masvidal is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe De Rossi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Masvidal trying to land knees to the body.
De Rossi lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. Masvidal tries to break free but De Rossi pushes him back against the ropes. Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. De Rossi scores with a knee to the head.
De Rossi has Masvidal pressed against the ropes, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range. De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. De Rossi keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. De Rossi holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with De Rossi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. De Rossi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4# De Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes. Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. De Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. De Rossi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. De Rossi prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch. A knee to the head by De Rossi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD# De Rossi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masvidal pushes De Rossi off and gets back to his feet. Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Masvidal tries to land a body kick and De Rossi counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at De Rossi to acknowledge the strikes. Masvidal throws a lazy head kick and De Rossi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Giuseppe De Rossi showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Rossi, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi! Giuseppe De Rossi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I wanna thank everyone that cheered me up and believed in me, I wanna thank Slavic FL for putting up as much effort as they can to put fights together and before I leave one last thing
Ryan Locke is a bitch, thank you everyone'. In defeat, Jorge Masvidal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 16
Date: Mar 14, 2022 |
#R1# Orsic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing. Masvidal walks into a stiff left hand from Orsic. Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. Orsic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Masvidal throws a wild body kick that Orsic sees coming a mile off. Orsic is looking for a counter combo. A cross from Orsic lands.#ROC#Masvidal is rocked! Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsic finish him? Orsic steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Masvidal is out on his feet! Orsic sets himself and nearly takes Masvidal's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mate Orsic! Mate Orsic retains his lightweight title! A relieved looking Mate Orsic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Jorge Masvidal had this to say: 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 8
Date: Jan 31, 2022 |
#R1# Veli fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD# Nice combo by Masvidal! Oh, that's hurt him - Veli falls to the canvas and Masvidal follows him into side control. #ROC#Veli is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kyle Veli has been cut.#SU# Masvidal stands up and we're back to a striking position. Veli is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him? Masvidal lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Masvidal throws a quick head kick that knocks Veli silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Masvidal is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Masvidal! An intense looking Jorge Masvidal took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Need another 28 victories before my time is done'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 5: Champions
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Rollins Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Masvidal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Masvidal closes the distance and lands a one-two. Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins Jr counters with a nice body shot. Rollins Jr lands an overhand right. Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rollins Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2# Rollins Jr rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Rollins Jr on the inside. Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins Jr won't allow it.
Rollins Jr scores with a shoulder strike. Rollins Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away. A short right from Rollins Jr on the inside. Rollins Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Knees to the body from Rollins Jr.
Rollins Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Rollins Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rollins Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# A short right from Rollins Jr on the inside. Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Masvidal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rollins Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins Jr has him pressed against the ropes. Rollins Jr lands with a right to the head. Rollins Jr pushes Masvidal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Rollins Jr has him pressed against the ropes. A short right from Rollins Jr on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Rollins Jr.
Rollins Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away. Rollins Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head. Rollins Jr prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch. Rollins Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rollins Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rollins Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action! Rollins Jr keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rollins Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked!#T2# Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins Jr won't allow it.
Rollins Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Oh Masvidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rollins Jr lands with a light punch inside. Rollins Jr lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Rollins Jr on the inside. Rollins Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masvidal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masvidal is trying to break free. Rollins Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins Jr. A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rollins Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Rollins Jr is controlling the position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins Jr. Rollins Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Rollins Jr. A short right from Rollins Jr. Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Masvidal working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Rollins Jr rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins Jr.#T3# A short uppercut from Rollins Jr. Rollins Jr lands with a right to the head. Rollins Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rollins Jr lands with a short shot to the head. Rollins Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masvidals head. Rollins Jr pushes Masvidal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rollins Jr lands a nice uppercut. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Rollins Jr has him pressed against the ropes. Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Rollins Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Rollins Jr jerks Masvidal's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Masvidal drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rollins Jr goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rollins Jr because Masvidal was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Castor Rollins Jr! Castor Rollins Jr 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. Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1# Perkele scores with a jab. Masvidal acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Perkele tests Masvidal's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked! Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Perkele needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Masvidal just on the top of the head. Masvidal drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Masvidal - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ispa Perkele! After winning the bout, Ispa Perkele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Jorge Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2021 |
#R1# Burduada No Cranio lands a jab-cross combination. Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burduada No Cranio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Burduada No Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Masvidal throws a head kick but Burduada No Cranio moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a jab when Burduada No Cranio was well out of range. Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Burduada No Cranio thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2# Burduada No Cranio pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch. Burduada No Cranio scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head. Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Masvidal tries to break free but Burduada No Cranio pushes him back against the cage. Burduada No Cranio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Burduada No Cranio pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Burduada No Cranio with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Burduada No Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot to the body from Masvidal misses letting Burduada No Cranio counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Masvidal is rocked! Burduada No Cranio lands a nice hook to Masvidal's body. Masvidal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2# Burduada No Cranio rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Burduada No Cranio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Burduada No Cranio slows down the pace here.
We've been informed that Burduada No Cranio has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burduada No Cranio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oh Masvidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Masvidal tries to break free but Burduada No Cranio pushes him back against the cage. Masvidal seems to have got his legs back now. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Burduada No Cranio has him pressed against the cage. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Burduada No Cranio has him pressed against the cage. Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Burduada No Cranio won't allow it.
Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Masvidal is trying to push Burduada No Cranio away but Burduada No Cranio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burduada No Cranio lands a shoulder strike. Burduada No Cranio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards. Nice body punch from Burduada No Cranio. Burduada No Cranio lands a nice elbow. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Burduada No Cranio is controlling him. The referee is keeping an eye on Burduada No Cranio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Burduada No Cranio stalling the fight.
Burduada No Cranio receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2# Burduada No Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target. Burduada No Cranio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Burduada No Cranio fakes the leg kick and cracks Masvidal in the body. Masvidal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burduada No Cranio.#CL2# Burduada No Cranio closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Burduada No Cranio landing knees to the head.
Masvidal tries to break free but Burduada No Cranio pushes him back against the cage. Burduada No Cranio landing knees to the head.
Burduada No Cranio stalling against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masvidal's face.
Burduada No Cranio creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Masvidal with a big uppercut! Masvidal tries to clinch up but Burduada No Cranio pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Masvidal to the mat! Masvidal covers up and Burduada No Cranio unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio! Ricardo Burduada No Cranio 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. In defeat, Jorge Masvidal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Been choked out, knocked out, split decisioned, robbed on the cards. Where I’m from that only makes you more of a dog. The world don’t care about your L’s. Wake up and get to work cause nobody gonna do it for you'. |
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UAC 8
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1# Aphelion fails in his attempt to clinch. Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Aphelion moves out of range easily. Aphelion throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely. Aphelion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masvidal under the eye. Aphelion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masvidal throws a lazy head kick and Aphelion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Aphelion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Aphelion cracks a nice hook into Masvidal's ribs. Masvidal scores with a one two! Aphelion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Andrei Aphelion has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Aphelion forces Masvidal back against the cage and clinches. Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aphelion has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Aphelion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aphelion moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aphelion blocks a jab. Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. Masvidal lunges at Aphelion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aphelion's hand. #ROC#Aphelion is rocked! We've been informed that Aphelion has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Masvidal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAphelion. Aphelion is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him? Masvidal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aphelion takes a step back to recover. Aphelion tries to clinch but Masvidal is having none of it. #T1# Masvidal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Aphelion looks winded! Masvidal looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Masvidal backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Aphelion's temple! It sends Aphelion violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Masvidal celebrates and the doctors try to help Aphelion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jorge Masvidal! Jorge Masvidal took some time post fight to say the following; 'Need another 28 victories before my time is done'. |
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Event:
UAC 7
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal throws a series of punches but Podric avoids them all with ease. We've been told by Podric's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Podric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masvidal. Masvidal obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away. Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Masvidal misses with a double jab
#TD# and Podric counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard. Podric controls from within his opponent's guard. Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Podric is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1# Masvidal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU# Podric stands up and waves to Masvidal to follow him. Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Podric counters with a single leg into guard. Masvidal didn't expect that. Podric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Masvidal is looking to stand up but Podric isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Podric controls from within his opponent's guard. Podric cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand. Masvidal wants to stand up but Podric is controlling him. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Podric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Masvidal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
#T3# Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Podric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masvidal momentarily.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal throws a nice looking combination but Podric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Masvidal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Podric under the eye. A low kick from Masvidal misses #TD# and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Masvidal pushes Podric off looking to stand but Podric dives back in and keeps control.
#T4# Podric controlling the action here. Masvidal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Podric scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Podric prevents Masvidal from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily. A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target. Masvidal goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric throws a one two combo.
Masvidal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Podric on the side of the head. Masvidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Masvidal tried to score with a low kick but Podric checks it. Masvidal misses with a low kick. Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss. 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 head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric attempts a counter takedown but Masvidal avoids it well and moves away. Podric scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masvidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Podric closes the distance and lands a one-two. A shot to the liver by Podric. Beautiful body shot. Masvidal throws a right and a left that both miss. Podric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab. Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily. Masvidal throws a right and a left that Podric avoids nicely. Titoxo Podric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Masvidal is breathing heavily. Podric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Podric lands a two punch combo.
Podric works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Masvidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Podric.#T2# Podric closes the distance and lands a one-two. Podric 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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podric.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masvidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masvidal looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well. Masvidal motions for Podric to come forward. Masvidal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Podric 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. Podric moves away from the strike by Masvidal. Podric avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Podric throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Masvidal throws a body kick that misses. Podric staying out of range there. Masvidal is looking to slow Podric down with leg kicks. Masvidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Podric.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masvidal. Podric scores with a jab to the head.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Podric works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination. Podric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Podric misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Masvidal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Podric misses with a few strikes there.
Podric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. Podric connects with a looping right hand.
Podric blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Titoxo Podric will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3# Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Podric.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here. Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Podric uses good head movement to avoid it. Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Masvidal throws a head kick but Podric moves out of range.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Masvidal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Masvidal throws a series of punches but Podric moves out of range. Podric feinted with a counter takedown. Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masvidal throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Podric counters with a shoot takedown. Masvidal fights it but they end up in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Podric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Podric lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Masvidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Podric is controlling him. #T1# Podric not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Podric chips away with some ground and pound.#SU# Podric gets to his feet. Masvidal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Podric displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2# Masvidal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Podric. Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Podric counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Podric with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2# Masvidal manages to escape and get back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podric circles away quickly and effectively. Podric throws a right and a left that both miss. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy. Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Podric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Podric's head but Podric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Podric throws a right and a left that both miss. Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3# A head kick misses from Masvidal. Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away. Podric lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Podric. Masvidal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Podric's head. Podric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podric lands a jab-cross combination. Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Masvidal misses. Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away. No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masvidal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4# Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover. Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podric sees it coming and avoids it easily. Podric changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Podric slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Masvidal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Podric drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masvidal sprawls and moves away. Masvidal drops his hands momentarily and Podric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Podric moves out of range easily. Podric goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Podric cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap. Podric cracks Masvidal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Masvidal throws a wild body kick that Podric sees coming a mile off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titoxo Podric clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4# Masvidal throws a head kick that misses. Podric avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Podric tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it. Masvidal tries to bum rush Podric with a series of wild strikes but Podric uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A head kick misses from Masvidal. Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sloppy strikes from Podric. Those never looked like landing. Podric lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Masvidal misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Podric counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Podric. Podric 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. Masvidal is looking to stand up but Podric isn't so interested in that idea. Masvidal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1# Podric lands a couple of decent looking shots. Podric showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Podric is working the combinations to good effect here. A combination from Podric does no damage. Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #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. Masvidal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Podric dodges the punch combination from Masvidal.
Podric lands a jab. Podric scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one. Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal throws a body kick that misses. Masvidal misses with a low kick.
Masvidal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Podric. Titoxo Podric is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Podric lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Masvidal looks to land a combination but Podric avoids it well. Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Podric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Masvidal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. A combination from Masvidal does no damage. Podric lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover. Podric lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Podric takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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. Podric moves out of range of the body kick. Podric blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
#T4# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Podric, as that shot connected.
Podric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Podric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Podric throws a combination. Masvidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Podric slips a straight right by Masvidal. Masvidal misses with a head kick.
Podric half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Masvidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Podric scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Titoxo Podric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Podric scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight! Titoxo Podric showed his dominance in that final round. Well Podric 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight for Titoxo Podric! Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Titoxo Podric! Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Titoxo Podric!
Titoxo Podric wins by unanimous decision! Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smith with a nice calf kick. Masvidal throws a lazy body kick and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick. A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Masvidal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masvidal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A shot to the body from Masvidal misses and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masvidal throws a head kick that misses and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2# Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masvidal's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard. Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Masvidal defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Masvidal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Smith! In defeat, Jorge Masvidal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Incons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Incons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Incons blocks a head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a jab.#CL2# Incons clinches up with Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage. Incons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Incons lands a good knee to the midsection. Masvidal won't want to take too many of those.#BC2# Incons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Incons tries for a takedown but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Incons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal avoids it really well and circles away. Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Incons. Incons misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Masvidal. Incons moves out of range of the body kick. We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Incons swings away with a leg kick that misses. Masvidal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Incons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Masvidal lands a head kick. Incons smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2# Incons moves into the clinch. Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Incons. Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Incons is controlling the position. #BC2# Incons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Incons rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Incons won't allow it.
Incons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Incons keeps control of Masvidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Incons goes for a takedown attempt but Masvidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2# Incons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masvidal can pounce on him.
#CL2# Incons closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage. Masvidal tries to circle away but Incons has him pinned against the cage. Incons tries to score a body lock takedown but Masvidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Masvidal stops a takedown attempt from Incons.
Masvidal is trying to break free. Incons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Masvidal wants to break free but Incons has control.
#BC2# Incons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice shot by Masvidal. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Incons lands a head kick!
#T3# Incons darts in looking for a takedown but Masvidal gets double underhooks and turns Incons into the cage. Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet. Masvidal with a nice calf kick. Incons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Incons is rocked! Incons misses with a takedown and Masvidal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Masvidal! In his post fight interview, Jorge Masvidal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick letting Winnfield counter with a right hand. A head kick by Masvidal misses #KD2# and Winnfield counters with a crisp one two that drops Masvidal! Winnfield 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!#ROC2#Masvidal is rocked! Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Winnfield counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Winnfield! A less than humble Jules Winnfield misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal blocks a head kick by Turminigen.
A head kick misses from Turminigen. A kick lands to the mid section there for Turminigen. Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turminigen looks for the body kick but Masvidal saw that one coming. Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Turminigen lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Turminigen takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Modo Turminigen has been cut. Masvidal lands a nice hook to Turminigen's body. Turminigen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD# Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Turminigen down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Turminigen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turminigen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#KD# Masvidal lands a left and a right that send Turminigen crashing to the mat, dazed. Masvidal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Turminigen is rocked! Masvidal throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Turminigen crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Masvidal! Jorge 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal throws a head kick that half lands.
#KD# Masvidal lands a big head kick that sends Bottoms tumbling to the mat! Masvidal takes a step backwards and waves Bottoms back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bottoms is rocked! A shot to the liver by Masvidal. Beautiful body shot. Bottoms is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him? Bottoms throws a half hearted mid kick. Bottoms seems to have recovered his senses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masvidal scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD# Masvidal cracks Bottoms with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Masvidal has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bottoms to stand back up! Bottoms drops his hands for a split second and Masvidal immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Bottoms face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Masvidal follows up with a right hand that knocks Bottoms into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Masvidal! After the fight, Jorge Masvidal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal connects with an inside leg kick. James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James. Masvidal with a nice calf kick. James scores with a kick to the midsection. Masvidal takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses. Masvidal leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Masvidal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Masvidal lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off. James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Masvidal appears to be looking for a big counter. Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon James. Masvidal misses with a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masvidal sprawls well. Masvidal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet. Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat. James shoots in but no luck this time. Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. James looks winded! Masvidal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Masvidal misses with a left hand and James counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal. A swing and a miss from Masvidal. Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal. James avoids the head kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masvidal as he avoids it easily. Masvidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD# Masvidal lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Masvidal takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#James is rocked!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! James checks a low kick from Masvidal. James is still on wobbly legs! Can Masvidal finish him? Masvidal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James seems to have recovered his senses. Masvidal lands with a right that hurts James. James looks to clinch but Masvidal throws a short knee that drops James. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jorge Masvidal! Jorge 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Miranda clinches up against the cage. Masvidal is trying to push Miranda away but Miranda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2# Miranda jumps guard.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Miranda won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Miranda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Miranda 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.#SUB2# Masvidal wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Miranda's closed guard. He's half up but Miranda has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Miranda pivots and extends the arm, Masvidal falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Miranda! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Miranda! Jorge Masvidal spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually with my opponents, I don't care if they win the lottery or they die.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal clobbers Donkur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Kong Donkur has been cut.#KD2# Masvidal drops Donkur with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Donkur looks back up at him and smiles so Masvidal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Donkur is rocked! Masvidal feints a jab and as Donkur dips his head, Masvidal unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Donkur right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Donkur falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Masvidal smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Masvidal! Jorge Masvidal took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSSD 36: Cartwright/Smart
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Masvidal rushes Poporovkov and presses him up against the cage. A knee to the head by Poporovkov.
Masvidal's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masvidal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Masvidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Poporovkov has double underhooks. Poporovkov lands a knee to the body.
#KD# Poporovkov drops Masvidal with a big knee straight up the middle! Masvidal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Masvidal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jorge Masvidal has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Poporovkov moves into the clinch. Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Poporovkov finish him? Poporovkov working the clinch nicely. Masvidal is working for position but Poporovkov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Masvidal crumples up against the cage and Poporovkov lands two more shots before the ref can save Masvidal! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Vladimir Poporovkov! Jorge Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'He showed up with a normal nose, and left with a broken one. If I get more time, I'll take his f*cking head clean off!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 31: Smart/Frost
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1# Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL# Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Franger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Franger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Franger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Franger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Franger lands a damaging elbow. Franger lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Franger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. #T1# Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Franger has him pressed against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Franger. Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Franger lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. Franger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Franger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Franger prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch. Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Franger, against the cage.
Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Franger misses with an elbow strike.
Franger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Masvidal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franger is keeping busy. Franger lands an elbow inside. #T2# Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Franger scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Franger. 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 dodges an elbow strike from Franger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franger.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Masvidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Masvidal blocks the elbow strike.
Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Franger has the dominant position. Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Franger lands an elbow inside. Franger looks to throw an elbow but misses. Franger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3# Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Franger. Franger leaning against his opponent.
Franger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Franger lands a knee to the body.
Masvidal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Franger keeps him there for the moment. Franger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Franger managing to block the knees to the body from Masvidal.
Franger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Franger. Franger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4# Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Masvidal tries to pull guard but Franger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs 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! Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franger has him pressed against the cage. Franger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Franger lands a damaging elbow. Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Franger.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Masvidal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franger avoids it. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Franger lands a nice elbow. Franger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Franger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Masvidal is trying to break free. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Franger 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 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Franger moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Franger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Franger avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Masvidal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL# Masvidal forces Franger back against the cage and clinches. Masvidal is trying to maintain a safe position but Franger gets an underhook and turns Masvidal into the cage. Franger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Masvidal working hard to break the clinch. Franger lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Franger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masvidal avoids it. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Franger. Peter Franger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Franger lands an elbow inside. #T1# Franger prevents Masvidal from breaking the clinch. Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Franger.
Franger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Franger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Franger, against the cage.
Franger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Franger lands a damaging elbow. Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Franger keeps him there for the moment. Franger lands a nice elbow. Masvidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Franger has double underhooks. Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Franger is controlling the position. Franger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masvidal's efforts to push away. Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2# Franger lands a damaging elbow. Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Franger, against the cage.
Masvidal tries to circle away but Franger has him pinned against the cage. Franger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Franger lands a damaging elbow. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Masvidal letting Franger take a breather here. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice elbow from Franger. Franger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Masvidal wants to break free but Franger has control.
#T3# Masvidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franger just stands there and leans against the cage. Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Franger.
Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Masvidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franger to keep the fight standing. Franger throws an elbow but it misses.
Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Franger. Franger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Franger avoiding damage as Masvidal throws knees to the body.
Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. #T4# Franger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. 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 pull guard but Franger has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Franger misses with an elbow strike.
Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Franger missing with knees to the body.
Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Franger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. Franger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Franger wants to stall.
Franger lands a nice elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Franger 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. This is the final round!#R3# Nice sprawl there from Franger as Masvidal shoots in. Franger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've been told by Masvidal's head coaches at GET HYPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Masvidal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Masvidal throws a right hand that Franger ducks under and follows up with a left that Franger also avoids with ease. Masvidal backing away here, and Franger unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Franger defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Franger darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage. Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Franger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Franger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franger to keep the fight standing. Franger lands an elbow inside. Masvidal blocks an elbow strike. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. #T1# Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Franger won't allow it.
Franger lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. Masvidal working hard to break the clinch. Franger misses with an elbow over the top. Franger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal tries to pull guard but Franger forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Masvidal. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nice elbow from Franger. Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Franger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Franger throws an elbow but misses. A frustrated look appears on Masvidal's face as he tries to break the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Franger.
#T2# Franger throws an elbow but it misses.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franger avoids it. Masvidal wants to get back to striking at distance but Franger won't allow it.
Franger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Franger has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Franger pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Franger lands a nice elbow. Franger has Masvidal pressed against the cage, preventing Masvidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Masvidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Franger lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment. Franger lands a nice elbow 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! Masvidal is trying to break free. Masvidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franger has him pressed against the cage. Franger lands an elbow just above Masvidal 's eye. #T3# Franger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masvidal's defenses. Masvidal jumps guard but Franger stands there with Masvidal around his waist. Masvidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Franger lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Franger lands an elbow inside. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. A nice glancing elbow lands by Franger. Masvidal takes an elbow to the temple. Franger misses with an elbow strike.
Masvidal blocks the elbow strike.
Masvidal has had enough of the clinch but Franger keeps him there for the moment.#T4# Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Franger has the dominant position. Franger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masvidal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Franger missing with knees to the body.
Franger looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Franger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Franger pushes off an throws an elbow but Masvidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Masvidal takes an elbow to the forehead. Franger lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off. Masvidal takes a knee to the side of the body. Masvidal blocks an elbow strike. Masvidal is trying to break the clinch but Franger has him pressed against the cage. Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Peter Franger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Franger prevents a body shot from Masvidal.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Franger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Franger 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Franger! The defeated Jorge Masvidal had this to say: 'I thought eating Double Quarter Pounders with Big Mac sauce wasn't that bad, but I guess it was.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2021 |
#R1# Covington slaps away a takedown attempt from Masvidal, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Masvidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Covington is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Masvidal being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU# Covington gets to his feet. Masvidal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Masvidal throws a head kick but Covington moves out of range.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Covington shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Covington moves into the clinch.#BC# Covington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Covington.
Masvidal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Masvidal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Covington takes a step back to recover. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Masvidal has knocked Covington down with a huge combo! Masvidal steps away and waves a wobbly Covington back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Covington is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Colby Covington has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Covington feints and as Masvidal raises his hands in defense, Covington changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Covington is breathing heavily. Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully. Masvidal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2# Masvidal pushes Covington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3# Masvidal looks to land a combination but Covington avoids it well. #KD2# Masvidal lands a big head kick that sends Covington tumbling to the mat! Masvidal takes a step backwards and waves Covington back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Covington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Masvidal weaves into range and cracks Covington right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Covington goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Masvidal is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Masvidal! After the fight, Jorge Masvidal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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