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UFC on FOX 12: Jorge Masvidal vs Daron Cruickshank

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Round 1 – Masvidal with an early low kick, but Cruickshank comes right back with one of his own. Masvidal in the center. Cruickshank circling left.Masvidal misses on a low kick before going to the body. Cruickshank scores a big overhand right that sends Masvidal to the floor. He pops right back up and shakes it off. Wow. Cruickshank with a few flashy high kicks as Masvidal is somehow still holding the center of the cage. Jabs traded. Cruickshank kicks the legs. He scores with another right hand. Masvidal catches a kick and comes in with a flying knee to counter. Nice move. Cruickshank still moving well, and he lands with a knee to the body. Cruickshank still circling left. Masvidal kicks to the body. Cruickshank does the same. Cruickshank rushing in a bit to close the round, but Masvidal gets a late takedown. Fun round, and MMAjunkie gives it to Cruickshank, 10-9.

Round 2 – Cruickshank out quickly with a few spinning kicks. Masvidal immediately cuts off the cage and looks to strike. Cruickshank drives in for a takedown, but it’s Masvidal who hits the slick sweep that sees him move to top position. Masvidal backs up to strike and nearly gets caught by a nasty upkick. Masvidal settles into his opponent’s guard. Cruickshank turns to move, and Masvidal attacks with a D’arce choke. He can’t get the squeeze, but he does drive in a few elbows when he releases the hold. Cruickshank back to guard, and Masvidal grinding away from the top. Crowd wants a bit more action, but Masvidal happy to hold the top position for now. He grinds away with punches until the bell. MMAjunkie gives it to Masvidal, 10-9.

Round 3 – Fight could very easily hang in the balance. Masvidal in the center. Cruickshank rushes forward with punches but also eats a counter on the way. Masvidal looks for a takedown, but Cruickshank defends well and delivers a knee inside. Cruickshank tries to roll into a better position, but Masvidal scrambles and controls him from the outside. Cruickshank with a click transition into a kimura attempt that he uses to scramble up. From there he tries to jump on the back, but he’s too high, and Masvidal pops out the back door. It’s not Masvidal on top and punching away. Cruickshank needs to get off his back. Time is winding down. Masvidal unleashes a few right hands and a knee to the body. Cruickshank gets to his feet, but it’s too late. MMAjunkie gives the final round to Masvidal, 10-9, awarding him an incredible comeback win, 29-28.

Result: Jorge Masvidal def. Daron Cruickshank via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/ufc-on-fox-12-play-by-play-and-live-results
 
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