PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vu Viet Hu (ranked 2891 p4p, 2255 weight class) and John Masterson (ranked 240 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hu
vs
Masterson

173 cm
21
148
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
155
5 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vu Viet Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hu was covering up waiting for the punch and Masterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Masterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson stands and throws Hu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hu is not content to let Masterson control the position.

Masterson swings around for an armbar but Hu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masterson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.

Masterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson is trying to keep Hu in close.

Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masterson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Masterson looking for subs off his back but Hu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hu is trying to control the action in half guard but Masterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hu is really struggling to control Masterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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.
Masterson wants to improve his position but Hu is controlling well.
Masterson is not content to let Hu control the position.

Masterson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hu!
Masterson tries to bench press Hu off him but Hu keeps the position.

Hu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hu is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Masterson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hu tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
Masterson tries to lock up and control but Hu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masterson is squirming around, avoiding Hu's attempts to control the action.

Hu looking for a guillotine from mount but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masterson is trying to escape the mount but Hu keeps good control and instead manages to take Masterson's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is in bad spot here.
Masterson keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.

Hu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Masterson is keeping busy.

Hu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hu wants to control the position but Masterson frees himself and scrambles - Hu manages to regain control in side control.
Masterson can't do much from the bottom here.

Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vu Viet Hu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Masterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hu's best efforts.
Masterson is staying active underneath Hu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.
Hu is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hu wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Masterson gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hu passes Masterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Masterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson trying to control but Hu postures up.

Hu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hu is looking to advance position but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masterson.
Masterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masterson is looking to control Hu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hu trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.

Hu seems to be looking for submissions.
Hu is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Masterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hu pulls his head out easily.
Masterson trying to control but Hu postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hu is looking for a kimura but Masterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hu to get the leverage.

Masterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four 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.
Hu tries to pass to full mount but Masterson defends it.
Masterson tries to roll over but Hu keeps him under control.
Hu trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hu won't allow Masterson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vu Viet Hu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masterson sprawls well initially but Hu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hu has managed to pass to side control instead.

Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.

Hu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hu but great work by Masterson.
Hu seems a little lost for a moment, as Masterson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu looks to move to half guard but instead Masterson has passed into mount! Damn!
Hu wants to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Masterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hu is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson avoids the attempt from Hu to control.
Masterson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Hu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Masterson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Masterson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Masterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Masterson!