PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoltfus's choice of entrance music: The Chase. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masters
vs
Stoltfus

187 cm
20
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Firebird Designs

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoltfus misses with a two punch combination.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Stoltfus.
Stoltfus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stoltfus looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masters defending well as Stoltfus loads up on a big left hand.
Stoltfus throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
Stoltfus misses with a series of wild punches.
Stoltfus misses with a two punch combination.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters scores with a nice strike.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoltfus throws out the jab.
A combination from Stoltfus does no damage.
Masters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stoltfus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoltfus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Stoltfus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoltfus.
Stoltfus throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Stoltfus is predictable there
and Masters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hezekiah Stoltfus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoltfus misses with a double jab
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters scores with a punch to the head.
Stoltfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a straight right hand.

Masters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Stoltfus is rocked!
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Stoltfus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stoltfus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masters scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters thows a huge punch but Stoltfus dodges it nicely.
Masters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masters is nestled in close to Stoltfus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus is trying to stand.
Masters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masters wants to pass to mount but Stoltfus is defending the position.
Stoltfus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stoltfus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masters with the ground and pound but Stoltfus uses the opportunity to regain guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stoltfus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Stoltfus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Masters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoltfus's half guard.
Masters lands with a punch from half guard.
Masters is nestled in close to Stoltfus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stoltfus is trying to stand back up but Masters is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masters trying to mount his opponent but Stoltfus defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus trying to control here.
Masters trying to control from half guard but Stoltfus is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Masters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stoltfus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Masters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoltfus wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Masters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stoltfus misses with a combination

and Masters counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Masters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoltfus keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
Stoltfus looking to control.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Stoltfus blocks nicely.
Masters 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.
Stoltfus wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Stoltfus blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masters with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stoltfus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoltfus throws a combination that misses

and Masters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters postures up in Stoltfus's guard and throws a big left but Stoltfus blocks it.
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoltfus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters won't allow Stoltfus to get back to his feet.
Trent Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoltfus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoltfus is looking to stand up but Masters isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stoltfus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Stoltfus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stoltfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Masters counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoltfus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Masters is controlling him well.
Stoltfus is breathing heavily.
Stoltfus defending against the ground and pound.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoltfus keeps working.
Masters tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stoltfus's legs.
Masters throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masters throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stoltfus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Stoltfus is pressing down on Masters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stoltfus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stoltfus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masters.
Masters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stoltfus has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Stoltfus wants to stand and escape but Masters is having none of it.
Stoltfus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stoltfus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Masters dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Masters has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoltfus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoltfus misses with a combination
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Trent Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoltfus throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoltfus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoltfus.
Hezekiah Stoltfus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoltfus misses with a combination

and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stoltfus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoltfus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masters lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stoltfus is looking to escape.
Masters thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Masters.
Masters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stoltfus defending well though.
Masters is looking to stall here but Stoltfus recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters thows a big elbow that misses.
Masters throws and elbow that misses. Stoltfus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masters's guard. Nice move by Stoltfus!
Stoltfus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masters looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stoltfus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Masters misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stoltfus's guard.
Masters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stoltfus keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters throws a strike but Stoltfus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stoltfus wants to stand but Masters has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hezekiah Stoltfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masters wants to hit a switch here but Stoltfus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masters there!
Trent Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masters can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masters 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Masters!