PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Knight (ranked 3184 p4p, 3633 weight class) and Gregory Masterson (ranked 331 p4p, 379 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knight
vs
Masterson

182 cm
22
192
2 - 2 - 1

179 cm
21
198
2 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Masterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson lands a nice elbow.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Masterson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson lands a knee to the body.
Knight working aggressively here.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Knight.
A short right from Masterson.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Come on Knight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Knight.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Knight.
Masterson keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Knight blocking some punches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Masterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masterson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masterson is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masterson down to the mat. Masterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
A jab from Masterson misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Knight down.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Masterson throws a head kick that Knight semi-blocks.
Knight tries to bum rush Masterson with a series of wild strikes but Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Knight is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Knight scores with a takedown into Masterson's guard.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight won't allow Masterson to get back to his feet.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight distracts Masterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a strike but Masterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Knight has a closed guard, preventing Masterson from standing up.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's eight 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.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Masterson is proving a slippery customer.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Masterson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knight presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Masterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight blocks a body shot from Masterson.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Masterson motions for Knight to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Masterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Masterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Knight moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Gregory Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
Knight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knight slips under a jab.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Masterson both land. Nice combination.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Knight staying out of range there.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Knight slips a straight right by Masterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson takes one to the chin there.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masterson scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.
Knight moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Gregory Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masterson feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Knight throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Knight cracks Masterson with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut

and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Masterson kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Masterson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Masterson. That snapped Knight's head back.
Masterson throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Masterson tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knight staying out of range there.
Masterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Masterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Masterson keeps him there for the moment.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson connects with a body shot.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knight takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Nice sprawl there from Masterson as Knight shoots in.
Masterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masterson pinned against the cage. Masterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masterson tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Masterson thumps Knight with a low kick.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Masterson clinches up against the cage.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masterson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Knight swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Knight sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knight.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight drives through with a takedown into Masterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight 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.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.

Masterson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masterson to the ground. Masterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knight throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masterson lands with a cross.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Masterson jabs at Knight's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Knight defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Knight avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight slips a jab from Masterson.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Masterson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Masterson catches Knight right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Masterson.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Masterson gets a clinch.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Terrance Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masterson keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterson after a bit of a struggle.
Masterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Knight prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Masterson.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregory Masterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Knight.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Gregory Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Masterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knight to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gregory Masterson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight passes Masterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.

Masterson is rocked!
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
Masterson is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Masterson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Knight jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrance Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.