PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allen Ajimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Man In The Box by Allice In Chains. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ajimura
vs
Masterson

195 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Allen Ajimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Masterson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masterson has Ajimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ajimura wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masterson has Ajimura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ajimura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Ajimura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ajimura wants to break free but Masterson has control.

Ajimura pulls guard successfully.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Ajimura keeps moving.
Masterson wants to stand but Ajimura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ajimura wants to sweep here but Masterson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ajimura pushes Masterson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ajimura as he jumps to the side.
Ajimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masterson.
Ajimura throws a combination that misses

and Masterson counters with a shoot takedown. Ajimura fights it but they end up in guard.
Ajimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ajimura wants to stand but Masterson is controlling the position.

Ajimura manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Masterson.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ajimura moves in looking to clinch but Masterson pushes him off.

Masterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Masterson prevents Ajimura from getting back to his feet.

Ajimura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Masterson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ajimura is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ajimura counters with a three punch combo that has Masterson backing up. Masterson nods at Ajimura to acknowledge the strikes.
Ajimura misses with a combination

and Masterson counters with a shoot takedown. Ajimura fights it but they end up in guard.
Masterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Masterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ajimura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Xavier Masterson has been cut.
Allen Ajimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ajimura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajimura swinging wilding here.
Masterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen Ajimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Masterson.
Masterson shoots in and drives through. Ajimura sprawls well.
Ajimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Ajimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ajimura lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masterson backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Ajimura both land. Nice combination.

Masterson scores with a takedown into Ajimura's guard.

Masterson gets to his feet. Ajimura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ajimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ajimura.
Ajimura tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajimura tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Masterson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ajimura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ajimura keeping full guard, as Masterson tries to pass.
Masterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajimura is looking to stand up but Masterson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ajimura keeping moving, preventing Masterson from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xavier Masterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Masterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ajimura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Masterson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masterson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ajimura has his feet on Masterson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Ajimura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Masterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ajimura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ajimura has had enough of the clinch but Masterson keeps him there for the moment.
Ajimura is working for takedown but Masterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ajimura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Masterson jumps into guard, dragging Ajimura to the mat.
Ajimura is stalling in the full guard.
Ajimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson controls Ajimura momentarily but Ajimura frees himself.
Masterson is breathing heavily.

Masterson working for submissions but it's allowed Ajimura to get to half guard.

Ajimura escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ajimura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Ajimura throws a leg kick that is checked

and Masterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ajimura's guard now.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Ajimura keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masterson trying to control but Ajimura is working from the bottom.
Masterson won't allow Ajimura to get back to his feet.

Masterson stands up and waves to Ajimura to follow him.
Masterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ajimura throws a nice looking combination but Masterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ajimura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajimura throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
Masterson takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ajimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ajimura stands up from Masterson's guard - Ajimura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ajimura misses with a looping right.
Masterson shoots in and drives through. Ajimura sprawls well.
Allen Ajimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Masterson.
Masterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ajimura.
Masterson tries to bum rush Ajimura with a series of wild strikes but Ajimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ajimura has his takedown stuffed
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ajimura throws a nice looking combination but Masterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Masterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajimura trying to control but Masterson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ajimura is trying to get back to his feet but Masterson has full control of the position and if anything, Ajimura has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ajimura just trying to survive but Masterson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Masterson looking to hold on to the position here but Ajimura rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ajimura kicks Masterson off and gets to his feet.
Masterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masterson with a poor takedown
and Ajimura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ajimura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen Ajimura is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ajimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Masterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ajimura's guard.

Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ajimura has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Masterson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Allen Ajimura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Masterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ajimura as he jumps to the side.

Ajimura clinches.
Ajimura has Masterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ajimura breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masterson - that will leave a mark!
Ajimura throws a combination. Masterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ajimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ajimura's knee momentarily.
Masterson tries to bum rush Ajimura with a series of wild strikes but Ajimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ajimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Ajimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson has a takedown stuffed.
Ajimura drops Masterson with a beautiful combination! Masterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ajimura is looking for the KO!

Masterson is rocked!
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajimura connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Masterson tumbling to the canvas! Ajimura pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Masterson was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Allen Ajimura!