Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#588 Quinn v Rokicki
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Masters misses with a looping left.
Mercer thumps Masters with a low kick.
Mercer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masters throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a good low kick that Masters was not able to check.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercer feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Mercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts.
Mercer throws a low kick but Masters avoids it.
Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mercer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercer off the cage and back into range.
Masters checks a leg kick.
Mercer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Mercer finds it's way through Masters 's defenses.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercer's coach down at Club Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mercer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Masters misses with a looping right.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masters .
Masters throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mercer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mercer on the inside.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters .
A nice left hand lands by Mercer.
Mercer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masters gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Masters misses with some punches.
Mercer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters .
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mercer digs a right hand underneath Masters 's ribcage. Masters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mercer.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Mercer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
Mercer missing with knees to the body.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Mercer breaks from the clinch.
Mercer throws a front kick aimed at Masters 's knee but Masters avoids it well.
Masters throws a leg kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer throws a hook to the side of Masters 's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Mercer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Masters misses.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Masters takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masters misses with a hook.
Masters thumps Mercer with a low kick.
Jab from Mercer.
Mercer throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Masters throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Masters coming out on top.
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mercer. Mercer obviously looking to wear him down.
Masters walks into a straight right hand from Mercer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer slips a straight right by Masters .
Mercer slips under a jab from Masters .
Mercer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Masters .
Masters throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with an inside leg kick.
Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Masters throws a body kick that misses
enabling Mercer to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masters looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Masters throws a leg kick but Mercer moved away.
Masters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mercer slips a straight right by Masters .
Masters misses the jab.
Masters misses with a looping left.
Mercer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercer throws a nice head kick!
Mercer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mercer.#CL2#
Mercer forces Masters back against the cage and clinches.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Mercer has a couple of punches blocked by Masters .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
A jab from Masters misses.
Mercer checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercer.
Masters lands a body shot.
Masters throws a right hand that misses
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masters swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
Masters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Mercer has managed to clinch.
Alex Mercer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Masters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Masters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercer can pounce on him.
Masters takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters misses with an uppercut
and Mercer counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
Mercer checks a leg kick nicely.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Masters moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
Masters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mercer connects with an inside leg kick.
Masters throws a leg kick but Mercer checks it.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters punishes Mercer's body with a nice straight punch.
Alex Mercer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masters lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters .
Nice defenses there by Masters .
A quick step to the side and Masters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Jab by Mercer.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Masters .
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Masters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters .
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Masters misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masters throws a lazy right hand but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Mercer - just one landing.
Masters throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mercer.#T3#
Masters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
Mercer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters misses with a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a nice body kick.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer wants to counter the offense by Masters and move into the clinch position.
Masters blocks a jab.
Mercer lands a really nice looking cross but Masters seems unphased.
Masters blocks a low kick nicely.
As Mercer looks to move away, Masters throws a big counter combo but Mercer just gets out of the way.
Masters throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a hook.
Mercer is looking to slow Masters down with leg kicks.
Masters misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Masters throws a front kick aimed at Mercer's knee but Mercer avoids it well.
Mercer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters .
Masters backing away here, and Mercer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mercer thumps Masters with a low kick.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters misses with a hook.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masters throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Masters is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mercer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masters swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Masters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters .
Masters tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Mercer throws a low kick but Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters . Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer throws out a counter right but Masters avoids it with no problem.
Mercer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masters has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masters and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Masters misses.
Masters backing away here, and Mercer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Mercer coming out on top.
Masters 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A good leg kick by Mercer.
Mercer throws a low kick but Masters moves out of range easily.
Mercer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters . Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Masters down.
Masters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body. Masters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters .
Masters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mercer. Mercer obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masters throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mercer counters with a low kick, right behind Masters 's knee.
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters .
Mercer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters cracks the inside of Mercer's front leg.
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
Masters connects with the punch.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer misses with an uppercut. Masters saw that one coming.
Masters tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters .#T2#
Mercer avoids the body shot from Masters .
Mercer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masters digs a good hook to Mercer's body.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Masters tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Masters back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Masters is rocked!
Mercer is looking to slow Masters down with leg kicks.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masters is out of range and Mercer settles back down.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters .
Masters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masters looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Masters throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mercer.
Mercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks. #CL2#
Mercer takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer gets through Masters 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mercer as Masters tries to tie him up.
Mercer lands with a left to the head.
Mercer digs a right hand into Masters 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masters 's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Masters tries to stall but Mercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Mercer.
Mercer lands an elbow inside that Masters shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Masters has been cut.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters .
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer.
A shot in the inside from Mercer.
A short left from Mercer.
Mercer gets through Masters 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer misses with some punches.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters 's elbow.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masters is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Mercer.
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!
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer.
Mercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Masters 's front leg but catches the back leg as Masters tries to avoid it.
Mercer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercer connects with a single shot there.
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer. #KD2#
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Masters tumbling to the mat! Mercer takes a step backwards and waves Masters back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Masters jabs Mercer right on the nose. Mercer blinks but takes it well.
Mercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Mercer darts in and clinches Masters up against the cage.
Masters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercer scores with a shot to the side of Masters 's head.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
Masters tries to stall but Mercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
Mercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Mercer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercer 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Mercer!
A relieved looking Alex Mercer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#583 Quinn v Gennero 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Socha misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Masters misses its target.
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Socha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Socha finds it's way through Masters 's defenses.
Socha avoids the body shot from Masters .
It seemed like Socha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Socha lands a slapping body shot.
Socha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Socha throws a body shot but no joy.
Socha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masters is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Socha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters checks a low kick from Socha.
Socha thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha avoids the body shot from Masters .
Socha misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Socha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Socha misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters avoids the head kick by Socha.
Masters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Socha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Socha ducks down to avoid it.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
Socha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Socha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Socha's sensitive parts.
Socha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters .
Socha checks a leg kick nicely.
Masters scores with a nice right hand.
Socha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masters stuns Socha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Socha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masters is looking to wear down Socha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masters .
Masters swinging wildly here. #T2#
Socha misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socha misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Masters misses.
Socha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Socha.
Socha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Socha doesn't seem bothered though.
Socha slips under a jab.
Socha takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Socha working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Masters .
A nice left hand lands by Masters .
A short right from Socha on the inside.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Socha has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Socha is trying to break free.
Masters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Socha backwards. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Masters - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Socha wants to break free but Masters has control.
Masters lands with a right to the head.
Socha tries to break the clinch but Masters is controlling the position.
Socha wants to break free but Masters has control.
Socha misses with some punches.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Socha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Masters taking a breather.
Socha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Nice body punch from Socha.
Socha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masters cracks Socha with a nice body shot.
Socha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters taking a breather.#T4##BC2#
Socha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Masters slips a straight right by Socha.
Masters scores with a body shot.
Socha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Socha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Socha checks a leg kick nicely.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Socha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Socha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Socha throws a hook to the side of Masters 's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socha lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Socha misses with some punches.
A short right from Socha on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Socha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Masters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Masters .
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Masters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Socha backwards.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Socha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Socha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Socha looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masters lands a nice hook to Socha's body. Socha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Socha misses with a looping left.
Socha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socha thuds a left hand into Masters 's body.
Socha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Socha manages to circle out of the way.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masters throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##CL2#
Socha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Socha digs a right hand into Masters 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masters 's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters .
Masters scores with a shoulder strike.
Socha prevents a body shot from Masters .
Socha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land. #BC2#
Socha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Socha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Socha tries to move into range but Masters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Socha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masters throws a body punch but Socha moves out of range.
Socha flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away.
Socha throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Socha.
Socha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good work by Masters as he checks the leg kick.
Socha misses with the combination.
Karl Socha seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masters checks a low kick from Socha.
Socha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters 's head.
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Socha.
Masters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Socha.
Masters walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socha.
Masters throws a front kick aimed at Socha's knee but Socha avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Socha blocks the low kick.
Socha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socha.
Socha slips a jab from Masters .
Socha looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Socha throws out the jab. #T3#
Masters throws a body punch but Socha moves out of range.
Socha scores with a punch to the head.
Socha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Socha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Socha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Socha is out of range.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Masters swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Masters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Socha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Socha, right into the meat.
Masters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters 's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Socha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Socha misses with a body shot.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Socha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Socha throws a one two combo.
Socha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Socha scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Socha clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Socha breaks from the clinch.
Socha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Socha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters 's head.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Socha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Socha.
Socha avoids the head kick by Masters .
A little jabbing left from Socha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masters lands a really nice looking cross but Socha seems unphased.
Socha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Socha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socha moves away.
A swing and a miss from Masters .
Nice shot by Socha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
Masters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Socha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
A quick step to the side and Masters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Socha checks a low kick from Masters .
A solid leg kick lands there for Masters .
Socha 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.
Masters misses with a lunging right hand
and Socha counters with a good low kick that Masters was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Socha.
Socha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Socha is able to avoid easily.
As Masters backs off Socha throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Socha. That's going to slow Masters down.
Socha scores with a hook.
Masters blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masters .
Socha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masters connects with a crisp jab.
Masters throws a leg kick that is checked
and Socha counters with a nice uppercut.
Socha looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Socha.
Masters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Socha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Socha.
Socha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Socha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Socha.
Karl Socha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Socha! But no joy.
Socha looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters moves out of range of the strikes.
Socha connects with a solid leg kick.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Socha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socha tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way.
Socha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masters . That did some damage!
Socha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Socha throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masters 's head backwards.
Masters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Socha missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters staying out of range there.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Socha feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Socha rushes Masters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Come on Masters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Masters .
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as Socha controls the action.
Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Socha takes a shot to the head.
Socha is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socha blocking some punches.
Socha tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Socha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Socha.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Masters 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Socha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards. #T4#
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masters is pushing Socha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Socha blocks a body shot from Masters . #BC2#
Socha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters with a nice cross.#ROC#
Socha is rocked!
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Socha circles away quickly and effectively.
Socha is still on wobbly legs! Can Masters finish him?
A swing and a miss from Socha.
Socha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masters doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Masters misses with a body punch
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Socha lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Socha.
I've got Socha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Socha!

Event: GAMMA#578 Gunnar v Jordan 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Masters lands a jab to Dearborn's midsection.
Masters misses with a combination
and Dearborn counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Masters , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dearborn tried to counter with a leg kick but Masters avoided it.
Masters blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Masters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Masters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dearborn throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dearborn.
Dearborn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dearborn scrambles back to his feet.
Masters takes a swing at Dearborn's ribcage but misses.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dearborn counter with a right hand.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masters lands a right hand.
Masters 's coach down at LOD: Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masters 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dearborn tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing Dearborn back against the cage.
Dearborn misses with the head strike.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dearborn lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Dearborn pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dearborn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dearborn is looking to control Masters 's arms but Masters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Dearborn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dearborn scores with a shot to the side of Masters 's head.
Masters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters tries to work over Dearborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dearborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masters .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masters .
Dearborn digs a right hand underneath Masters 's ribcage. Masters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dearborn has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dearborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masters wants to break free but Dearborn has control. #BC2#
Masters 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dearborn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Dearborn misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Masters forces Dearborn back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Masters tries to clinch but Dearborn is having none of it.
Good work by Masters as he checks the leg kick.
Masters misses with a kick to the body.
Dearborn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters .
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Masters releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dearborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters .
As Masters backs away, Dearborn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dearborn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters .
Dearborn throws a counter high kick but Masters was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dearborn wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs.
Dearborn scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Masters has Dearborn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masters tries to circle away but Dearborn has him pinned against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Masters breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dearborn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dearborn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Dearborn looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Masters fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dearborn checks it well.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Dearborn ducks down to avoid it.
Dearborn misses with a left hand
and Masters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dearborn throws a front kick aimed at Masters 's knee but Masters avoids it well.
Dearborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dearborn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Dearborn clinches up with Masters and pushes him back against the cage.
Dearborn scores with a hook to the body.
Dearborn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masters lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters working hard to break the clinch.
Masters tries to work over Dearborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters is trying to push Dearborn away but Dearborn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masters blocking some punches.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Masters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dearborn lands with a light punch inside.
Dearborn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masters wants to get back to striking at distance but Dearborn won't allow it.
Dearborn tries to work over Masters 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters trying to stall but Dearborn improves his position.
Masters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dearborn is leaning against Masters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dearborn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dearborn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Dearborn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dearborn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dearborn throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Dearborn cracks Masters with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dearborn misses with an uppercut. Masters saw that one coming.
Dearborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dearborn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dearborn feints a jab promting Masters to slip. Dearborn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masters slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dearborn tries to land a leg kick but Masters saw it coming and moves away.
Masters only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Dearborn's head but Dearborn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dearborn, as that shot connected.
Dearborn scores with a decent looking hook.
Dearborn throws a low kick but Masters avoids it.
Dearborn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dearborn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Dearborn. Beautiful body shot.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick
and Dearborn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dearborn connects with a nice looking jab.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Dearborn misses with a low kick.
Masters now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masters tries to clinch but Dearborn moves out of range.
Dearborn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Dearborn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masters is able to avoid easily.
Masters punishes Dearborn's body with a nice straight punch.
Dearborn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Will Dearborn is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Dearborn stalks Masters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masters 's face. Masters staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Dearborn has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
Dearborn digs a right hand underneath Masters 's ribcage. Masters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Masters tries to break the clinch but Dearborn is controlling the position. #BC2#
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Masters . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masters .
Dearborn misses with a jab to the body
and Masters counters with an inside leg kick.
Masters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dearborn cracks Masters with a good jab.
Dearborn throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dearborn manages to avoid it.
Dearborn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dearborn blocks a jab.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Masters darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masters digs a good body shot into Dearborn's ribs.
Masters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dearborn misses with a body shot.
Masters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters misses with a shot to the body
and Dearborn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dearborn thows a leg kick but Masters checks it
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masters blocks a leg kick.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dearborn.
Dearborn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dearborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters .
Dearborn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dearborn misses with a head kick.
Masters throws out a counter right but Dearborn avoids it with no problem.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Dearborn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dearborn thuds a left hand into Masters 's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dearborn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masters to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick from Dearborn lands but Masters takes it in his stride.
Dearborn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dearborn takes one to the chin there.
Masters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dearborn's hands.
Masters checks a leg kick.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters misses with a leg kick
and Dearborn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dearborn throws a jab but it's blocked by Masters .
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masters works Dearborn's body with a nice hook.
Dearborn misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Dearborn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masters lunges at Dearborn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dearborn's hand.
Dearborn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dearborn looks for the body kick but Masters saw that one coming.
Dearborn misses with a body kick.
Dearborn looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Dearborn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dearborn lands with a right hand.
Masters lands a glancing blow to the side of Dearborn's head.
Dearborn misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Dearborn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dearborn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dearborn moves out of range as Masters strikes.#CL#
Dearborn takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Masters 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Masters lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dearborn.
Dearborn lands with a left to the head.
Dearborn lands with a light punch inside.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dearborn. #BC2#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dearborn staying out of range there.
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Dearborn is just out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dearborn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dearborn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dearborn misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
A shot to the body from Masters misses
and Dearborn counters with a head kick. That will keep Masters thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dearborn. #T2#
Dearborn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masters tries to clinch
and Dearborn counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dearborn throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Dearborn slips under a jab from Masters .
Dearborn throws a push kick but Masters slaps the foot to one side.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Dearborn is out of range.
Dearborn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dearborn throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dearborn misses with a low kick as Masters jumps back.
Masters misses with a kick to the body.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dearborn's sensitive parts. #T3#
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dearborn's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Masters moves into the clinch.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Masters to work.
Dearborn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dearborn misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dearborn lands a shot to the body.
Dearborn prevents a body shot from Masters .
Dearborn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters 's elbow.
Dearborn keeps control of Masters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masters working aggressively here.
Dearborn lands an uppercut.
Dearborn lands a body punch. #T4#
A short uppercut from Dearborn.
Dearborn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Dearborn being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Dearborn breaks the clinch.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Dearborn.
Masters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masters avoids the head kick by Dearborn.
Masters jabs at Dearborn's body.
Will Dearborn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Dearborn closes the distance and clinches.
Dearborn pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dearborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dearborn misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Dearborn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dearborn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Dearborn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Will Dearborn made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: gc107
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peace's knee momentarily.#TD#
Peace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masters to the mat! Masters manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peace.
Peace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peace is controlling him.
Peace wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace throwing strikes from guard but Masters blocks nicely.
Peace wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Peace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Peace has gone for a leg lock! Masters slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peace's guard.#REVB#
Masters postures up.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely.
Peace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peace trying to control the position here.
Masters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Masters is looking to work some ground and pound but Peace has wrist control.#SUB#
Peace looking for a guillotine here but Masters defends easily.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peace wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Peace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace is pulling down on Masters 's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Peace had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
Masters stands up over Peace, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masters stays in close to Peace's body and controls the position.
Masters is continuing to stall.
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peace is trying to keep Masters in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masters catches Peace with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masters as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Peace has a takedown stuffed.
Masters throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peace.
Peace tries for a takedown but Masters circles away easily
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peace dives in and grabs Masters 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on Peace's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Peace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Warren Peace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peace shoots in for a double leg but Masters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace dives in for a single leg takedown but Masters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peace misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peace looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.#T1#
Masters looks to throw the jab but Peace is out of range.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peace goes for a double leg but Masters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masters continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Masters .
Masters misses with a looping left.
Peace appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters punishes Peace's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters . That's going to slow Peace down.
Masters lands a jab-cross combination.
Peace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peace sets himself, and Masters steps forward looking for the clinch! Peace avoids it this time.
Peace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters .
Masters jabs at Peace's body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Peace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters is fending him off so far but Peace persists. Nope, Masters circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters tries a quick counter leg kick but Peace is wise to it.
Peace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Peace.
Peace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peace checks a leg kick.
Peace drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masters sprawls and moves away.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Peace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Peace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masters is able to avoid easily.
Peace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masters swivels and escapes.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters throws a leg kick but Peace checks it.
Peace checks the leg kick.#TD#
Peace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masters napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peace sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Masters is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Peace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Peace throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Masters is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masters regains half guard, as Peace was trying to land strikes.
Masters is looking to get back to is feet but Peace passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peace trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Peace goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Masters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peace's guard! Nice work there by Masters !
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Masters throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Peace counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masters ! #ES2#
Masters throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Masters misses with a straight right.
Peace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masters .
Masters throws a head kick that Peace semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Peace darts in looking for a takedown but Masters gets double underhooks and turns Peace into the cage.
Peace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Masters enables Peace to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Peace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peace looking to sit in guard and control but Masters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Peace keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters works over Peace with some ground and pound from guard.
Peace wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters cracks Peace with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masters 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warren Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peace controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Masters is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peace has control of Masters 's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Masters won't allow Peace to sweep him here.
Peace is working hard here to advance position.
Masters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters cracks Peace with a solid left hand.
Masters wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving. #T3#
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peace is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Masters controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters cracks the inside of Peace's front leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masters - the referee stops the clock and Peace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masters . Peace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Peace scores with a takedown into Masters 's guard.
Peace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Masters is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peace throwing strikes from guard but Masters blocks nicely.
Peace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ken Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peace stops Masters from standing up.

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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
A very excited looking Ken Masters made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Warren Peace was interviewed post fight and said 'I was not prepared for this fight. I will be prepared next time.'.

Event: gc103
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Masters throws a right hand that Schtrappe ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtrappe also avoids with ease.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Schtrappe wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a solid leg kick but Masters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masters walks into a stiff left hand from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masters .
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
Masters throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters .
A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick.
Masters scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Schtrappe misses with a head kick.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Masters scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.#T1#
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick
and Masters counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been informed that Schtrappe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Masters thuds a left hand into Schtrappe's body.
Schtrappe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schtrappe misses with the combination.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Masters saw that one coming.
Masters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masters has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A lazy left from Masters finds it's target.
Masters connects with a high kick.
Masters 's corner calls for a 1-2. Masters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masters lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masters misses with a leg kick
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Masters finds it's target.
Schtrappe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schtrappe finds it's way round the side to connect with Masters 's head.
Masters moves out of range as Schtrappe strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Masters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Schtrappe lands a right hook to the body.
Masters slips under a jab.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
Masters throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Masters finds it's target.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Masters walks into a jab.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him. #CL2#
Schtrappe has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Schtrappe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schtrappe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Schtrappe is working an open guard so Masters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masters misses with a left hand
and Schtrappe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters looks to land a left hand but Schtrappe moved out of range nicely.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schtrappe can pounce on him.
Masters lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Masters jabs Schtrappe right on the nose. Schtrappe blinks but takes it well.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Masters slips under a jab.
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe misses with a straight right.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masters 's corner calls for a 1-2. Masters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schtrappe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schtrappe thumps Masters with a low kick.
Schtrappe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Schtrappe.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
The fighters circling - Masters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Masters as he checks the leg kick.
Schtrappe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schtrappe lands a lovely overhand right.
Schtrappe misses with a hook.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Schtrappe misses.
Masters throwing a counter right hand but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Masters jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Masters blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Masters will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Masters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masters .
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters slips a jab from Schtrappe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters . Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe is looking for the big counter here.
Masters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schtrappe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masters .
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
No joy there for Schtrappe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters lands a jab to Schtrappe's midsection.
Schtrappe connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters misses with a low kick. #T1#
Masters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schtrappe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throwing a counter right hand but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Masters works Schtrappe's body with a nice hook.
Schtrappe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters .
Masters tries to work over Schtrappe's front leg with a kick but Schtrappe checks it.
Masters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Schtrappe moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
Schtrappe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters .
Ken Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Schtrappe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a hook
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe wants to counter the offense by Masters and move into the clinch position.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick
and Masters counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Masters .
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schtrappe.
Masters moves out of range of the strikes.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters scores with a jab. Schtrappe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schtrappe blocks a leg kick.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Masters .
Masters takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe tries a quick counter leg kick but Masters is wise to it.
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Schtrappe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Masters misses.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters misses with a hook
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Schtrappe moves forwards but Masters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schtrappe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schtrappe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
A head kick from Schtrappe lands but Masters takes it in his stride.
Masters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtrappe momentarily.
Schtrappe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters . Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Schtrappe.
Masters appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters lunges at Schtrappe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schtrappe's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters .
Schtrappe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schtrappe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Schtrappe.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters lands with a nice combination. Schtrappe backs away looking to recover.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schtrappe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masters . Masters circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schtrappe throws a chopping leg kick but Masters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schtrappe on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schtrappe looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Masters throws a sloppy body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throws a combination that misses
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick
and Masters counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schtrappe's knee momentarily.
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schtrappe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schtrappe misses with a two punch combination.
Schtrappe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schtrappe thumps Masters with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Masters .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that misses.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Masters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schtrappe momentarily. #CL2#
Schtrappe has closed the distance and engaged Masters in a clinch. #T1#
Schtrappe tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Schtrappe throws a head punch that misses.
Schtrappe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masters smiles and moves away.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Masters misses its target.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schtrappe thumps Masters with a low kick.
Masters scores with a three punch combo!
Masters lands the left hand.
Masters swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masters checks a leg kick.
Masters throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Masters misses with a straight right.
Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Masters blocks the leg kick.
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters .
Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Schtrappe's head but Schtrappe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schtrappe throws a counter combo.
Schtrappe throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters .
Good shot there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masters slips a straight right by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Schtrappe moved out of range.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Masters . #T3#
Masters takes a swing at Schtrappe's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe tries a quick counter leg kick but Masters is wise to it.
Masters tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Schtrappe looks to move away, Masters throws a big counter combo but Schtrappe just gets out of the way.
Masters uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schtrappe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schtrappe cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Masters 's shoulder, as Masters tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Masters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Masters misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters .
Masters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schtrappe. That did some damage!
Schtrappe misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters is looking to counter with head kicks.
Masters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schtrappe's calf.
Schtrappe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Masters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masters jabs at Schtrappe's body.
Schtrappe blocks a head kick by Masters .
A little jabbing left from Schtrappe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Masters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

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 Ken Masters .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masters , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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.

Event: hc97
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sailor misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masters .
A leg kick checked by Sailor.
A good leg kick by Masters .
Masters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sailor's calf.
Sailor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sinbad Sailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sailor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masters misses with a kick to the body.
Masters clobbers Sailor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masters lands a jab to Sailor's midsection.
Sailor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sailor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sailor connects with a nice looking jab.
Sailor looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters throws a right hand that Sailor ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailor also avoids with ease.
Masters throws a wild body kick that Sailor sees coming a mile off.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Sailor.
Sailor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sailor shoots for a takedown but Masters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Masters tries to keep at a distance but Sailor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sailor swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters is struggling to control the position.
Sailor tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing Sailor back against the cage. #T2#
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Sailor has double underhooks. #TD#
Sailor gets control of Masters 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sailor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sailor looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailor, not yet.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!#SUB#
Sailor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Masters uses it to pass to side control.
Sailor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Masters 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Masters seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sailor tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.#T3#
Sailor moves into full guard.
Sailor looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailor, not yet. #SU2#
Masters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sailor tries to clinch up.
Sailor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masters scores with a jab to the body.
Masters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sailor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sailor is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Sailor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masters is trying to defend but Sailor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Masters manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sailor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
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!
Masters working hard to break the clinch.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters tries to circle away but Sailor has him pinned against the cage.
Sailor is looking to control Masters 's arms but Masters gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sailor has his back to the cage.
Masters blocks a body shot from Sailor.
Sailor lands a nice shot to the body.
Sailor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masters up against the cage.#BC2#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailor tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sailor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Sailor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sailor misses with a hook
and Sailor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sailor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters with a hook.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Sailor.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Sailor blocks a head kick by Masters .
Sailor tries to counter by clinching up but Masters breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sailor with a poor takedown
and Masters counters with a big head kick but Sailor shrugs it off.
Sailor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
A good leg kick by Masters .
Sailor connects with a looping right hand.
Sailor shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Sailor fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinbad Sailor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Sailor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sailor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sailor can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters tries to score a body lock takedown but Sailor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sailor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sailor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masters can't break the clinch.
Masters blocks a body shot from Sailor. #T2#
Sailor stalling in the clinch but Masters improves position.
Masters blocks a body shot from Sailor.
Masters has Sailor pushed against the cage.
Masters avoiding damage.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Sailor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sailor up against the cage.
Sailor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sailor has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masters - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sailor lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Masters breaks the clinch.
Sailor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters .
Sailor has a takedown stuffed.
Sailor throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Masters only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Sailor lands an overhand right.
Sailor tests Masters 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Sailor shoots in but no luck this time.
Sailor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters is fending him off so far but Sailor persists. Nope, Masters circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailor manages to avoid it.
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!
Nice defenses there by Sailor.
Sailor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sailor is defended easily by Masters .
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sailor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sailor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailor wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.
Masters avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sailor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Sailor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Masters .
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sailor walks into a stiff left hand from Masters .
Sailor tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sailor shoots for a takedown but Masters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sailor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sailor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sailor misses with a hook
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Sailor moves into the clinch successfully.
Masters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sailor or not.
Masters is trying to push Sailor away but Sailor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters lands a body shot. #T1#
Sailor shoots in but no luck this time.
Sailor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sailor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Sailor.
Sailor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masters avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sinbad Sailor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sailor tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sailor 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 thinks about the counter body kick.
Sailor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Masters .
Sailor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Masters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##CL#
Sailor has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
Masters is trying to break the clinch but Sailor is controlling him.
Masters blocks a body shot from Sailor.
Masters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sailors head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sailor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masters takes a swing at Sailor's ribcage but misses.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Sailor. Sailor gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Sailor moved out of range.
Sailor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sailor throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sailor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masters 's half guard.#T3#
Masters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sailor.
Sailor throwing shots but Masters is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Sailor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Sailor lands with a punch from half guard.
Sinbad Sailor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sailor is working for a kimura but Masters is defending it quite comfortably.
Sailor thows a huge punch but Masters dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Masters kicks off Sailor and gets to his feet. #T4#
Masters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sailor avoids the head kick by Masters .
Masters takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sailor tries to clinch up.
Sailor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sailor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sailor tries to clinch but Masters moves away
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailor misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sailor doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Masters appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masters comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sailor thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masters winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters !
A relieved looking Ken Masters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: gc93
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Schtrappe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schtrappe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
A jab from Masters misses.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masters staying out of range there.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Masters .
Masters slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Masters tries to keep at a distance but Schtrappe has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Schtrappe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a lovely overhand right.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Masters . #T1#
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters .
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Masters thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Masters 's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Masters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schtrappe cracks Masters with an open hand slap.
Masters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Schtrappe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Masters throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters .#T2#
Schtrappe dodges the punch combination from Masters .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schtrappe's head backwards.
Schtrappe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Schtrappe. Beautiful body shot.
Schtrappe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Masters 's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Schtrappe jumps into guard, dragging Masters to the mat. #T3#
Masters passes Schtrappe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schtrappe tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schtrappe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schtrappe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Masters .
Schtrappe wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters distracts Schtrappe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masters is looking to pass into half guard but Schtrappe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schtrappe is in guard.#REVB#
Schtrappe postures up in Masters 's guard and throws a big left but Masters blocks it.
My spies in LOD: Top Team inform me that Schtrappe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schtrappe throwing strikes but missing.
Schtrappe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schtrappe looking to sit in guard and control but Masters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schtrappe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Masters throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Schtrappe misses with a hook
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Schtrappe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masters throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Masters cracks a nice hook into Schtrappe's ribs.
Schtrappe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .#T1#
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters 's calf.
Donk. Masters catches Schtrappe right on the button with a cross.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Masters strikes.
Schtrappe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ken Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Masters misses.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs.
Masters digs a good hook to Schtrappe's body.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Masters misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Schtrappe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masters .
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Schtrappe.
Masters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schtrappe. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick.
Masters misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Schtrappe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Masters 's front leg.
Masters drops his hands momentarily and Schtrappe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Masters . That snapped Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Schtrappe.
Masters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.#T4#
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Masters blocks a leg kick.
Masters cracks Schtrappe with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masters throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masters back to the cage. Schtrappe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Masters .
Schtrappe flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away.
Masters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Schtrappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Masters throws a chopping leg kick but Schtrappe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masters blocks a head kick by Schtrappe.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Masters .
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Masters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schtrappe sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Masters throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Schtrappe.
Masters misses with a low kick. #T1#
Masters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Masters tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters 's calf.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schtrappe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Masters .
Masters tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters tries a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schtrappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masters throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand. #T3#
Schtrappe motions for Masters to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it.
Masters slips a jab from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a body kick.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters .
A lazy body kick from Masters
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
Schtrappe lands with a good body shot.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schtrappe jabs at Masters 's body.
Masters cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.#T4#
Schtrappe lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters . That's going to slow Schtrappe down.
Masters does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Masters 's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts.
Masters feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Masters 's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters sizes up Schtrappe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schtrappe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masters misses with a shot to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters swings widly with a right hand
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Schtrappe really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab.
Schtrappe cracks Masters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masters 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 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schtrappe motions for Masters to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schtrappe if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Masters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Masters settles back down.
Masters swinging wildly here. #T1#
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe connects with a jab.
Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Schtrappe misses its intended target.
Masters misses with a looping left.#T2#
Schtrappe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masters . That did some damage!
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!
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Masters does it's job there.
Good work by Masters as he checks the leg kick.
Masters is looking for a counter combo.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters .
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schtrappe works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick. #T3#
Crunch! Schtrappe slams his shin into Masters 's torso.
Masters throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schtrappe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schtrappe with a nice cross.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters tries to counter with a takedown but Schtrappe is quick to defend against it.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a body kick.
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters .
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters ducks right into an uppercut from Schtrappe.
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Masters misses
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masters lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schtrappe, as that shot connected.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Masters throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Schtrappe dominated that fourth round.
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!
#R5#
Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schtrappe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schtrappe thows a leg kick but Masters checks it
and Masters counters with a leg kick.
Masters is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schtrappe. Schtrappe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Masters down.
Masters misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Masters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Schtrappe throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Masters misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters throws a front kick that sends Schtrappe stumbling back into the cage.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Masters throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Masters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schtrappe just manages to avoid it.
Masters throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schtrappe throws out a leg kick but Masters moves out of range and Schtrappe only half commits.
Schtrappe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.#T3#
Schtrappe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schtrappe scrambles back to his feet.
Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schtrappe scores with a one two! Masters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schtrappe throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Masters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masters throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Schtrappe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masters throws a push kick but Schtrappe slaps the foot to one side.
Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Schtrappe avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .#T4#
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily.
Masters checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Masters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Masters .
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Masters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schtrappe 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.
Masters throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Masters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacque Schtrappe.
Well Schtrappe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
Jacque Schtrappe is the new welterweight champion!
Jacque Schtrappe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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