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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Masten (ranked 2155 p4p, 3029 weight class) and Nick Theory (ranked 0 p4p, 384 weight class). Gordon Masten has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Masten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Theory !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theory walks into a stiff left hand from Masten.
Masten gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masten 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.
Masten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theory defends it easily.
Masten 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.
Masten is working hard here to advance position.
Masten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Theory must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theory has managed to get both his arms back between Masten's legs - danger averted.
Theory wants to control from the top but Masten keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Theory throws a big elbow that misses.
Theory wanted to stand there but Masten had control of the position.
Masten is pulling down on Theory 's head. It's preventing any offense from Theory , at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masten has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Masten looking for a sweep. Not yet Masten, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theory trying to control but Masten is working from the bottom.
Masten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theory defends it easily.
Theory throws a big right hand that misses.
Masten has Theory pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theory swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Masten gets tackled into the cage by Theory . Theory maintains the clinch.
Masten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masten pulls Theory into guard.
Theory trying to control the position from guard on top but Masten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theory is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masten wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masten has his foot on Theory 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theory works his way back into a safe position though.
Masten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masten is adopting a defensive guard.
Masten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theory would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Masten has control of Theory 's left arm, preventing Theory from doing any damage.
Theory stopping the sweep attempt from Masten.
Masten is adopting a defensive guard.
Theory trying to control but Masten is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Theory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masten with a hook.
Theory scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Masten is concentrating on defense, preventing Theory from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masten is staying active underneath Theory , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theory throwing shots but Masten is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masten is trying to control but can't.
Masten gets back to full guard.
Masten controlling Theory 's posture.
Theory preventing the sweep.
Masten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Theory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Theory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theory defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masten pulls Theory in close to prevent any damage.
Masten wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Theory will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masten gets caught flat footed, as Theory shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Masten controlling Theory 's posture.
Masten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theory wants to stand but Masten is controlling his posture from full guard.
Masten wants to sweep here but Theory controlling him for the moment.
Theory trying to control but Masten is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theory defends it easily.
Masten controls Theory momentarily but Theory frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten trying to control the position here.
Masten keeping moving, preventing Theory from controlling successfully.
Masten pulls Theory in close to his closed guard and prevents Theory from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gordon Masten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theory gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masten.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Theory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masten's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masten.
I was talking to Masten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masten digs a right hand into Theory 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theory 's gas tank.
Theory looking to stall.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masten presses Theory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Theory is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten scores with a shot to the side of Theory 's head.
Masten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masten.
A nice left hand lands by Masten.
Theory pulls guard successfully.
Nick Theory has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masten stays in close to Theory 's body and controls the position.
Masten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masten 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masten continues to stall.
Masten with a nice head shot there.
Masten 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Theory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masten throws a big elbow that misses.
Masten trying to control but Theory is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Theory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masten to the mat! Masten manages to get full guard.
Masten wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masten wants to sweep but no luck.
Masten lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Theory keeping full guard, as Masten tries to pass.
Masten throwing strikes from guard but Theory blocks nicely.
Masten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masten lands a couple of elbows.
Theory wants to sweep here but Masten controlling him for the moment.
Masten is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Masten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Masten scores with a sloppy right hand. Theory should have avoided that one.
Theory gets a clinch.
Theory 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Masten as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Theory working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Masten.
Masten fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Theory tightens his grip and picks Masten up, before dumping him to the ground. Masten manages to land in guard.
Masten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theory manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masten working some strikes from top position.
Masten is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Theory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masten thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten controlling from the top position.
Masten's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Masten tries to free his leg and advance position but Theory is retaining full guard.
Masten advances position into side control!
Masten controlling from side mount.
Masten has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Theory taking a bit of punishment here - Masten scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masten controls the position.
Theory wants to get back to his feet.
Masten looks up at the clock and then as Theory takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masten smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Theory taking a bit of punishment here - Masten scoring with strikes.
Masten is chipping away with strikes.
Masten working the ground and pound.
Theory is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Masten working the ground and pound.
Masten staying calm.
Theory takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masten is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Further stalling from Masten.
Masten lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Masten scores with a couple of short elbows.
Theory tries to escape but Masten is in control.
Theory managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Masten.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Masten is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Masten throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masten happy to just control the position for now.
Masten throws an elbow but Theory slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masten takes a little break here. Theory wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Masten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theory can do to turn this around?
Masten connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Theory some visible discomfort.
Masten creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masten controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Masten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masten 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Masten!
After the fight, Gordon Masten 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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