PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen Scars as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Trinckelton
vs
Master

190 cm
25
213 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

188 cm
27
220 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Master!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton lands with a nice combination. Master backs away looking to recover.
Master cracks Trinckelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trinckelton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Master is able to avoid easily.
Trinckelton fails with the takedown.
Trinckelton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trinckelton misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trinckelton.
Master moves into range and connects with a jab.

Master pushes Trinckelton up against the cage in a clinch.
Trinckelton is working for takedown but Master is calmly controlling the position for now.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Trinckelton avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Master has Trinckelton pushed against the cage.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Master obliges.
Master is pressed up against the cage. Trinckelton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Master down to the mat. Master avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trinckelton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Master manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Master wants to stand and escape but Trinckelton is having none of it.
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trinckelton stops Master from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master keeping moving, preventing Trinckelton from controlling successfully.
Master tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Master working a defensive guard here.
Master being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Trinckelton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Good standup being displayed there by Trinckelton as he connects with a hook.
Trinckelton scores with a decent looking hook.
Master checks a leg kick.
Trinckelton connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master ducks right into an uppercut from Trinckelton.
Master scores with a head kick. Trinckelton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Master pushes Trinckelton up against the cage in a clinch.
Trinckelton is trying to force a seperation but Master has the dominant position.
Master throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trinckelton blocks the elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Master - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Master creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trinckelton blocks the elbow strike.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of Trinckelton backwards.
Trinckelton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.

It looks like Tony Trinckelton has been cut.
Trinckelton managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Master using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trinckelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Master.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Master with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Master will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Trinckelton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Master jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Master checks the leg kick.
Master thows a body shot but no joy.
Trinckelton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trinckelton misses with a leg kick.

Master instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Master.
Master using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trinckelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray Master seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Master creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trinckelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trinckelton letting Master take a breather here.
Master tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trinckelton avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Master comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Trinckelton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trinckelton avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
Trinckelton takes an elbow to the temple.
Master misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Master.
Master throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trinckelton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Master pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Master holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master prevents the takedown attempt.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Trinckelton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trinckelton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Master avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trinckelton is trying to break the clinch but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Trinckelton avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
Master using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trinckelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Master comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Trinckelton avoids the damage to the body.
Master prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master leaning against his opponent.
Trinckelton has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trinckelton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Master.
Master using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trinckelton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trinckelton takes a shot to the head.
Trinckelton dodges an elbow strike from Master.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Master tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Trinckelton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Master is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trinckelton off and has taken his back!
Master wants to control but Trinckelton manages to buck him off and is now in Master's guard! Nice work there by Trinckelton!
Trinckelton throws an elbow that misses. Master uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trinckelton's guard. Nice move by Master!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master wanted to stand there but Trinckelton had control of the position.
Master works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Master wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Trinckelton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Trinckelton slips a jab and a cross from Master.
Trinckelton tries a head kick but it misses.
Trinckelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trinckelton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Master throws a looping overhand right but Trinckelton ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Master. Beautiful body shot.

Trinckelton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Master to the ground. Trinckelton is now in Master's guard.
Trinckelton throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trinckelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton forces his way into half guard.
Trinckelton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Master controls his leg.
Trinckelton wants to pass to mount but Master is defending the position.
Trinckelton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Master wants to get back to full guard.
Trinckelton wants to take a breather but Master is having none of it.
Trinckelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trinckelton thows a huge punch but Master dodges it nicely.
Master won't allow Trinckelton to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton with the ground and pound but Master uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trinckelton postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Trinckelton throws a strike but Master rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Master wants to stand but Trinckelton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Master sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Master gets to his feet. Trinckelton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ray Master is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throws a head kick but Trinckelton moves out of range.
Trinckelton misses with a series of wild punches.
Trinckelton lands with an overhand left.
Master displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton ducks under a wild hook from Master.
Master throws a body punch but Trinckelton moves out of range.
Master slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Master throws the left hand but Trinckelton avoids the punch easily.
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trinckelton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Master counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton blocks a jab.
Master displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trinckelton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trinckelton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Master with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Master tries to clinch up.
Master jabs Trinckelton right on the nose. Trinckelton blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trinckelton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trinckelton throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
Trinckelton looks to land a left hand but Master moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trinckelton shoots in and drives through. Master sprawls well.
Master connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Master is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trinckelton.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Trinckelton.
I think Master has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ray Master!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Ray Master!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ray Master!

Ray Master wins by unanimous decision!
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