PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cledir Siricutico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Masterson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Siricutico
vs
Masterson

197 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cledir Siricutico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson lands with a straight right. Siricutico didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Siricutico misses.
Masterson tries to bum rush Siricutico with a series of wild strikes but Siricutico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siricutico shoots in for a takedown but Masterson shows good takedown defense.
Siricutico tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masterson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Siricutico.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson motions for Siricutico to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siricutico wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Masterson scores with a three punch combo!
Siricutico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson looks to land a combination. Siricutico sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Siricutico tries to clinch up.
Siricutico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siricutico tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masterson manages to circle out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siricutico's hands.
Siricutico has his takedown stuffed
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cledir Siricutico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Siricutico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Siricutico backs off Masterson throws a huge counter combo but Siricutico manages to avoid it all.
Siricutico is breathing heavily.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Siricutico throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Siricutico dives in and grabs Masterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masterson pushes down on Siricutico's head and hops out.
Jimmy Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson works over Siricutico's head and body with a nice combination.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siricutico needs to keep his hands up - Masterson had a free shot at his head there.
Masterson misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Masterson both land. Nice combination.
Masterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masterson throws a combination. Siricutico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick from Masterson misses.
Masterson scores with a one two! Siricutico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Siricutico moves out of range.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Siricutico avoids it well.
Siricutico dodges the punch combination from Masterson.
A nice combination there by Masterson.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Masterson throws the left hand but Siricutico avoids the punch easily.
Masterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siricutico has a takedown stuffed.
Siricutico has his takedown stuffed
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siricutico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siricutico is able to avoid easily.
Masterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Masterson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Siricutico dodges the punch combination from Masterson.
Siricutico moves out of range of the body kick from Masterson.
Siricutico goes for a double leg but Masterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masterson continues to drive forward.
Siricutico drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siricutico on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson works over Siricutico's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Siricutico half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siricutico.
Masterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siricutico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson lands a two punch combo.
Siricutico dodges the punch combination from Masterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masterson lands with a hook. Siricutico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siricutico.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Siricutico might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Siricutico tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masterson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Masterson as Siricutico shoots in.
Siricutico tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Siricutico avoids it with no problem.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siricutico fails with the takedown
and Masterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Siricutico blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masterson duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siricutico backs up against the cage.

Siricutico is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masterson misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Masterson misses.
Siricutico seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Siricutico. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Siricutico takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimmy Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masterson stuns Siricutico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masterson feints a jab promting Siricutico to slip. Masterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Siricutico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Siricutico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masterson.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Siricutico seems to have got his legs back now.
Cledir Siricutico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masterson duly obliges.
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!
Masterson looks to land a combination but Siricutico avoids it well.
Masterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Siricutico misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siricutico shoots in and drives through. Masterson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cledir Siricutico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siricutico momentarily.
Masterson looks to land a combination. Siricutico sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masterson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masterson.
Jimmy Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Siricutico throws a front kick aimed at Masterson's knee but Masterson avoids it well.
Siricutico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Siricutico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masterson.
Masterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siricutico tries to counter by clinching up but Masterson breaks away and moves out of range.
Masterson throws a right hand that Siricutico ducks under and follows up with a left that Siricutico also avoids with ease.
Siricutico appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masterson.
Siricutico closes the distance but Masterson moves to the side
and Masterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Siricutico back to the cage. Masterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Siricutico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masterson as he jumps to the side.
Masterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danga de danga de dang - Masterson scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson cracks Siricutico with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masterson scores with a three punch combo!
Masterson tries to bum rush Siricutico with a series of wild strikes but Siricutico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Siricutico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siricutico shoots in looking for a takedown. Masterson tries to sprawl out of it but Siricutico keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masterson throws a combination. Siricutico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Siricutico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Siricutico seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Siricutico checks it.
Masterson works over Siricutico's head and body with a nice combination.
Masterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Siricutico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Masterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Siricutico wants to clinch.
Siricutico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masterson's waist but Masterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siricutico off to one side.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson cracks Siricutico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson scores with a one two! Siricutico had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siricutico is looking to clinch but Masterson is avoiding it.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Siricutico avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siricutico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Siricutico backs off Masterson throws a huge counter combo but Siricutico manages to avoid it all.
Siricutico lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a few strikes there.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masterson misses with the combination.
Siricutico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siricutico moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Siricutico is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masterson.
Siricutico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masterson misses with a two punch combination.
Siricutico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siricutico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siricutico somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Siricutico's ribs.
Siricutico moves away from the strike by Masterson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siricutico checks a leg kick.
Siricutico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Masterson.
Siricutico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cledir Siricutico. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Siricutico backs up against the cage.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Siricutico.
Masterson tries to bum rush Siricutico with a series of wild strikes but Siricutico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Siricutico looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masterson is fending him off so far but Siricutico persists. Nope, Masterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Masterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siricutico swinging wildly here.
Siricutico throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masterson duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siricutico doesn't seem phased though.
Masterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson works over Siricutico's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Masterson.
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Siricutico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a nice combination. Siricutico backs away looking to recover.
Jimmy Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masterson swinging wildly here.
Masterson throws a head kick but Siricutico moves out of range.
Siricutico tries for a takedown but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cledir Siricutico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Masterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masterson 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Masterson!