In one of the more anticipated bouts of the event, lightweights K.J. Noons and Jorge Masvidal competed against each other that saw the American Top Team product earn the win via unanimous decision.
As the first round began, both men stood toe-to-toe and began to stand and trade with each other. Noons landed an uppercut, before Masvidal threw a leg kick that forced Noons to aggressively attack his opponent.
Masvidal nearly connected with a knee on Noons. Masvidal successfully took down his opponent, winding up in his guard; Noons attempted for a submission, but neither competitor could produce much offense, and the fighters were forced back to their feet.
As the bout continued, Noons appeared to be cut, but would remain fighting as Masvidal landed another knee. Masvidal gets the better of the exchange, as he dropped Noons with a high kick and swarmed all over him. Masvidal continued to land hard shots but the round would come to a close.
The second round began and Noons continued to move forward and press the action as he landed a hard shot to the body and head of his opponent. Noons landed a hard uppercut that connected, and he appeared to be getting the better of the exchange.
Noons threw a kick, but Masvidal countered and took down Noons again. Noons moved near the cage and quickly retreated to his feet, but Masvidal answered with another successful takedown and wound up in his opponent’s closed guard.
Masvidal began to throw elbows but did not do enough damage, as Noons got to his feet again. Masvidal attempted another takedown, but Noons utilized the cage to defend. Eventually, Noons pulled guard and began to stand and land shots on his opponent before Masvidal landed a flying knee on Noons to close the round.
The third round saw Noons not as aggressive as before, but he did continue to pick up the attack as he landed combinations. Noons continued his attack, landing an uppercut and a left hook, but Masvidal doesn’t appear to be fazed.
Masvidal attempted a takedown but Noons briefly stuffed it. Masvidal continued to work for the take down and eventually brought Noons down, only for both men to return to their feet.
Masvidal took down his opponent again, as he landed in side-control and began to work on him. Masvidal attempted a submission, but Noons tried to get back up, only to be brought down to the canvas once again. Masvidal continued to control his opponent on the ground, and tried to secure a submission, but the round came to a close.
At the conclusion of the bout, all three judges awarded Masvidal with the unanimous decision over K.J. Noons.
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