PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Durham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Stinkfist. Durham has chosen The Unstoppable by Roy Jones jr. as his entrance music. Michael Durham will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Masterson
vs
Durham

185 cm
25
238 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Durham!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Masterson does no damage.
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masterson as he avoids it easily.

Durham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Durham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Durham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Durham tries for a kimura but Masterson is defending well.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Durham is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Durham stands up and beckons Masterson to his feet.
Durham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Durham looks gassed!
A combination from Masterson does no damage.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durham.
Durham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masterson tries to bum rush Durham with a series of wild strikes but Durham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Masterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Michael Durham has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Masterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Durham to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Masterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Masterson!