PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes to the cage accompanied by Money for Nothing. Masters has chosen Simply the Best as his entrance music. Ken Masters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gimme Money's chin.

Money
vs
Masters

185 cm
27
166 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

176 cm
32
168 lbs
17 - 8 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Underworld Clothing
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ken Masters !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters needs to keep his hands up - Money had a free shot at his head there.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Money looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters throws out a counter right but Money avoids it with no problem.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masters throws out a powerful jab.
Money moves out of range as Masters throws a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masters .
Money shoots in looking for a takedown but Masters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Money's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Money has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masters .
A clash of legs there as Masters blocks the low kick.
Money takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masters thuds his right hand into Money's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gimme Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Money.
Masters lands a nice hook to Money's body. Money takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Money pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masters is out of range and Money settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with an inside leg kick.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masters .
Money throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Money!
Masters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Money slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Money smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masters to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Money.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters throws a hook but Money avoids it easily.
Money tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Masters was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Money wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs.
Money takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a nice looking body shot.
Money throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Masters . Those never looked like landing.
Money fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masters just manages to avoid it.
Money with a poor takedown
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters feints and then cracks Money's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Money down.
Money tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters throws out a counter right but Money avoids it with no problem.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Money swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters lands a really nice looking cross but Money seems unphased.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Money slips a straight right by Masters .
Money misses with a straight left.
Money moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Money moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Masters lands a jab to Money's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters jabs Money to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Money takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Money tries to clinch up.
Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Money throws a lazy head kick
and Masters counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Money had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Money changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Money manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Masters .
Money tries to work over Masters 's front leg with a kick but Masters checks it.
Masters only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Money tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Masters misses.
Money connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money scores with a jab. Masters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Money throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Money misses with a hook.
Masters doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Money throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Masters keeps Money at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masters .
Money throws a leg kick but Masters moved away.
Masters lands a head shot.
Jab by Masters .
Masters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masters connects with a body shot.
Money throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Masters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Money is looking to clinch.
Masters wants to counter with a clinch but Money pushes him away.
Masters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Money.
Masters throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters tried to score with a low kick but Money checks it.
Masters connects with a body shot.
Masters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Money misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Masters . Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

An inside leg kick lands from Money.
Money is looking to clinch.
Money throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Money looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Money works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masters .
Crunch! Masters slams his shin into Money's torso.
Money is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Money misses with a looping left.
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Money off balance momentarily.
Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Money might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Money will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Masters .
Masters has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Money rushes Masters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Money missing with knees to the body.
Masters blocks a body shot from Money.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Money at a distance.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
Money tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Money.
Money is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Masters slips under a jab from Money.
Money swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Money looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Money is looking to score with low kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masters .
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Money backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters scores with a spinning back kick!
Masters lands a nice hook to Money's body. Money takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Masters .
Masters misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters lands with a right hand.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Money.
Money scores with a body shot.
Money misses with a body shot
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters slips a jab from Money.
Masters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Money gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Money clinches with his opponent.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Money leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Masters blocking some punches.
Money tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Money takes a shot to the head.
Masters cracks Money with a nice body shot.
Masters pushes Money back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Money.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters lands a body shot in the clinch.

Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masters , right into the meat.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masters lands a body shot.
Money dodges the punch combination from Masters .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masters lands with a good body shot.
Masters is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Money rather than just go for the knockout.
Masters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Money steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masters . That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Money, right into the meat.
Masters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Money momentarily.
Masters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Money cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Money has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Money there as he acknowledges the shot.
Money takes a jab right on the kisser.

Money is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money misses with a takedown attempt
and Money takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Money eats them both and turns towards Masters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Money throws a jab but it's blocked by Masters .
Money is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Money misses with a head kick.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masters .
A slapping body kick lands there for Masters .
Masters lands a jab to the head.
Masters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters cracks a nice hook into Money's ribs.
Masters cracks a nice hook into Money's ribs.
Money looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters connects with a right hand. Money shakes it off.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Masters slips a straight right by Money.
Masters cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masters connects with the punch.
Money takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Money avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Money will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Money misses with a body shot.
Masters cracks Money with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters scores with a body shot.
Money shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Money tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Money ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Money is looking to clinch.
Masters cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Masters .
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masters .
A shot to the liver by Masters . Beautiful body shot.
Money misses with a wild combination.
Masters thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Money. That did some damage!
Masters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Money sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Money. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gimme Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masters lands with a nice body kick.
Masters lands a two punch combo.
Money takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Money doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Money throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Masters lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Masters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Money doesn't seem phased though.
Masters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masters connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters cracks Money with a good jab.
Money looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Masters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Money connects with a leg kick. Masters looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Money moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Money is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Money on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Money with a hook.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Money rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters connects with a single shot there.
Money tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters lands a jab.
Money on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money darts in looking for a takedown but Masters gets double underhooks and turns Money into the cage.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masters 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Money connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masters scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Masters finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Masters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Money on the side of the head.
Masters throws a front kick that sends Money stumbling back into the cage.
Masters cracks Money with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masters - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Masters .
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Masters throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
An out of breath Ken Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gimme Money spoke after the fight, saying 'That's gonna cost me a pretty penny.'.