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EEC 4 - LHW GP 1st RND PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago misses with the combination.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
Stoner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drago misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoner. That snapped Drago's head back.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Khal Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stoner is rocked!
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Stoner's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Drago before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khal Drago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudimar Fedrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Zann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zann has chosen Voices as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rudimar Fedrigo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudimar Fedrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Zann!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedrigo lands a head kick that stumbles Zann and the fighters go to the mat.
Zann is rocked!
It looks like Luke Zann has been cut.
Zann looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fedrigo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedrigo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zann is still in real trouble! Can Fedrigo finish him?
Fedrigo drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fedrigo seems to have locked his on tight now - Zann screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fedrigo, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rudimar Fedrigo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Clayton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alistair Mousasi's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistair Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Clayton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mousasi circles away.
A head kick misses from Mousasi.
A head kick lands from Mousasi that sends Clayton to the canvas. Clayton tries to scramble back to his feet but Mousasi brings him back down into side control.
Clayton is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Mousasi.
Clayton is still in real trouble! Can Mousasi finish him?
Mousasi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Clayton is looking for a sweep.
Clayton seems to have recovered his senses.
Clayton looks to move to half guard but instead Mousasi has passed into mount! Damn!
Clayton is trying desperately to improve position.
Mousasi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clayton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mousasi wants to stand but Clayton is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Clayton is looking to improve his position but Mousasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Clayton regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clayton defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clayton actively working from the bottom here.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Mousasi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Clayton moves into full guard.
Clayton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clayton looks gassed!
Mousasi stopping the sweep attempt from Clayton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mousasi wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
Mousasi wants to stand but Clayton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Clayton is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mousasi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Clayton's body to avoid the submission. Clayton has instead reached around Mousasi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Clayton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andre Clayton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Birch!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birch stuffs the takedown.
Birch clobbers Rage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Birch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Birch's guard.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rage pushes down on Birch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Birch is defending well.
Birch wants to get back to his feet.
Birch is trying is best to control the position here.
Birch is trying to stand up here but Rage is controlling him well.
Birch is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Birch is defending against the submission attempts here by Rage.
Rage uses his free foot to push down on Birch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Birch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Birch is now in Rage's guard. A big mistake from Rage there, giving up the dominant position!
Rage is breathing heavily.
Rage looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Birch has picked Rage up and slammed him! Rage can't keep hold of the triangle and Birch manages to pass to side control!
Birch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rage is not content to let Birch control the position.
Birch lands a nice forearm strike.
Birch stands up and beckons Rage to his feet.
Richard Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Birch.
Rage is rocked!
Rage shoots in and drives through. Birch sprawls well.
Oh Rage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rage is looking to clinch but Birch is avoiding it.
Birch throws an overhand right that has Rage reeling! Birch follows up with a more punches and Rage is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Greg Birch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kwinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Noons!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noons.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Nicky Noons has been cut.
Jackson throws a right hand that Noons ducks under and follows up with a left that Noons also avoids with ease.
Noons slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson scores with a one two! Noons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Noons avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Noons down.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Kwinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Noons backs away looking to recover.
Noons is rocked!
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson cracks the inside of Noons's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Kwinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Noons is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Noons moves out of range.
Noons seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Noons dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Noons is out of range.
Noons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Noons throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noons shoots and misses
and Noons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Noons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Noons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Noons misses.
Noons shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Noons backing up. Noons nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That has opened up Nicky Noons's cut even more.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicky Noons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Noons to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kwinton Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson wants to slow Noons down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Noons avoids them all with ease.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noons counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Noons to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noons counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Noons with a poor takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noons has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noons's head backwards.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Noons moves out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noons misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kwinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Noons.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Noons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noons checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a body punch but Noons moves out of range.
Noons fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson throws a right hand that Noons ducks under and follows up with a left that Noons also avoids with ease.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Noons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Noons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Noons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Noons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Noons fails with the takedown.
Noons misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noons throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Noons works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kwinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicky Noons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Noons fails to land the takedown.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Noons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noons slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Noons avoids it well.
Noons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noons fails with the takedown
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noons counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Noons is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Noons.
Noons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Noons lands a two punch combo.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noons in his tracks.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Noons moves out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Noons's leg but Noons calmly moves out of range.
Noons misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Noons backing up. Noons nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noons misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Noons.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Noons counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Noons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Noons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Noons fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Noons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Noons is controlling him well.
Jackson is staying active underneath Noons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noons trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Noons slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Noons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noons off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noons is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Noons dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Noons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicky Noons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a series of punches but Noons avoids them all with ease.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noons.
Noons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Noons slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Noons tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Noons's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicky Noons.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kwinton Jackson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Kwinton Jackson!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Kwinton Jackson!
Kwinton Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Balducci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Stinkfist. Bruno Masterson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruno Masterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Balducci!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balducci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masterson but Masterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balducci tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balducci looks for a takedown but Masterson sprawls well.
Masterson feints and as Balducci raises his hands in defense, Masterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson throws a strike but Balducci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Balducci wants to stand but Masterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balducci won't allow Masterson to sweep him here.
Balducci is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Balducci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Masterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Masterson, not yet.
Masterson is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Balducci from controlling successfully.
Masterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masterson is on top in guard.
Balducci wants to control the position but Masterson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Balducci looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Masterson there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Balducci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masterson is nestled in close to Balducci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masterson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balducci tries to kick Masterson off but Masterson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masterson slips a nice elbow through Balducci's hands, connecting with Balducci's forehead.
Balducci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masterson is working away from the top position though.
Balducci is not content to let Masterson control the position.
Masterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Balducci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balducci trying to control here.
Balducci misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balducci moves into full guard.
Balducci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masterson's guard.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Balducci tries to pass.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Balducci from controlling successfully.
Balducci wants to stand but Masterson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balducci looking to sit in guard and control but Masterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balducci controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Balducci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Balducci is retaining full guard.
Balducci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Masterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masterson thows a big elbow that misses.
Balducci is looking for a triangle but Masterson pushes his legs off easily.
Balducci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Masterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masterson scores a takedown into full mount!
Balducci tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balducci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Masterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masterson unloading with bombs!
Balducci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masterson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balducci?
Masterson tries to control but Balducci wriggling away.
Masterson landing shots from mount.
Masterson with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balducci tries to hold on but Masterson pushes him away.
Balducci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balducci wants to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Balducci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balducci tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balducci regains half guard.
Masterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balducci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balducci is looking to escape.
Masterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masterson prevents Balducci from standing back up.
Bruno Masterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balducci is not content to let Masterson control the position.
Balducci won't allow Masterson to pass to mount.
Masterson is nestled in close to Balducci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Masterson.
Balducci is rocked!
Balducci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masterson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balducci is still in real trouble! Can Masterson finish him?
Masterson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masterson uses his free foot to push down on Balducci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balducci.
Balducci tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balducci is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Masterson lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masterson breaks from Balducci's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Masterson scoring with strikes but Balducci is staying in there.
Masterson scoring with strikes but Balducci is staying in there.
Masterson with the ground and pound from mount.
Masterson lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Masterson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masterson lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Masterson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balducci?
Masterson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Nino Balducci has been cut.
The referee warns Balducci that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Balducci taking shots to the head.
Masterson landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Masterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Masterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Masterson looking to finish Balducci with some ground and pound. This is bad for Balducci!
The referee warns Balducci that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Masterson cracks Balducci with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masterson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Masterson avoids the attempt from Balducci to control.
BOOM! Masterson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balducci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balducci is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Masterson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nino Balducci's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Balducci stuffs the takedown attempt from Masterson. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but Balducci shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masterson.
Masterson shoots in for a double leg but Balducci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balducci pinned against the cage. Balducci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masterson has a takedown stuffed.
Masterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balducci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but Balducci shows good takedown defense.
Masterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balducci circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balducci circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt - Balducci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masterson shoots in for a double leg but Balducci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masterson tries for a takedown but Balducci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but Balducci shows good takedown defense.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balducci but Balducci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masterson fails with the takedown.
Masterson fails with the takedown.
Masterson fails with the takedown.
Masterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balducci tries to avoid it but Masterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balducci to the ground. Balducci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masterson.
Masterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balducci's waist but Balducci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masterson off to one side.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balducci as he jumps to the side.
Masterson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balducci stuffs the takedown.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balducci as he avoids it easily.
Masterson fails with the takedown.
Masterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balducci swivels and escapes.
Masterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balducci is fending him off so far but Masterson persists. Nope, Balducci circles away and we're back to standing.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt - Balducci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balducci stuffs the takedown attempt from Masterson. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson tries for a takedown but Balducci sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masterson shoots in and drives through. Balducci sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Balducci. No joy for Masterson on that attempt.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balducci as he jumps to the side.
Masterson shoots in and drives through. Balducci sprawls well.
Masterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masterson fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balducci as he jumps to the side.
Masterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balducci circles away.
Balducci seems to have recovered his senses.
Balducci lands with a cross.
Masterson lands an overhand right.
Masterson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Balducci can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Masterson and Balducci drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Masterson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Masterson!
Bruno Masterson is the new heavyweight champion!
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