Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ambush 8: Rram VS Bastard
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Saint fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masterson, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saint moves into range and clinches up with Masterson.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint has Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saint tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Saint back against the ropes. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint forces Masterson back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Saint tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Saint avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes. #BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Saint pushes Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint clinches with his opponent.
Masterson works on Saint's body with a couple of short punches.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Masterson gets tackled into the ropes by Saint. Saint maintains the clinch. #BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson. #BC#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saint has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint closes the distance and pushes Masterson back into the ropes.#BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saint clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Saint instigates a clinch.
Saint prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and presses him up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masterson. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint gets a clinch.
Masterson tries a body shot but Saint blocks it.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint controls his hands. #BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Saint drives through and clinches with Masterson against the ropes. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint closes the distance and pushes Masterson back into the ropes.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint darts in and clinches Masterson up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masterson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Masterson gets tackled into the ropes by Saint. Saint maintains the clinch. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Saint dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Saint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Saint gets through Masterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Saint gets a clinch.
Masterson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Saint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jaden Saint has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Saint forces Masterson back against the ropes and clinches.
Saint is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint's elbow. #T1#
Masterson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaden Saint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saint or not.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Saint lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saint misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saint lands a right hand. #BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
Saint lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##BC#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saint instigates a clinch.
A short left from Saint.
Masterson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.
Saint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Saint prevents a body shot from Masterson. #T4##BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Saint gets a clinch. #BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaden Saint dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson tries a body shot but Saint blocks it. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint rushes Masterson and presses him up against the ropes.
Saint prevents a body shot from Masterson. #BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Saint moves into range and clinches up with Masterson.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint. #BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head. #BC#
Saint escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Saint gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint has Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Masterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saint avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Saint.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Saint manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Saint darts in and clinches Masterson up against the ropes.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaden Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Saint has closed the distance and engaged Masterson in a clinch. #BC#
Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint clinches. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson tries a body shot but Saint blocks it.
Masterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Saint clinches up with Masterson and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Saint moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Masterson gets tackled into the ropes by Saint. Saint maintains the clinch. #BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Saint pushes Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Saint breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Saint closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Saint breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Saint clinches with his opponent.
Saint blocks a body shot from Masterson. #BC#
Saint breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saint clinches.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Saint controls the action.
Saint prevents a body shot from Masterson.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaden Saint showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saint 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jaden Saint!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jaden Saint!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jaden Saint!

Jaden Saint wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Jaden Saint was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: AKF Glory-Dome III
Date: Apr 26, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Cobb tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masterson moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with the left hand. Masterson knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Cobb pushes Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson. #BC2#
Masterson manages to break the clinch.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Masterson.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masterson blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb is trying to push Masterson away but Masterson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masterson looks to clinch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!#CL2#
Masterson rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson pushes Cobb back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masterson's face.
Masterson dodges an elbow strike from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masterson wants to clinch.
And Cobb counters with a quick kick to the body but Masterson blocks it.#CL2#
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Cobb can't break the clinch.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T5#
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb gets through Masterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Cobb has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Masterson.#CL2#
Masterson darts in and clinches Cobb up against the ropes.#T6##BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masterson darts in trying to clinch
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson is looking to clinch.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb can't break the clinch. #T7#
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands an elbow just above Masterson 's eye.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cobb pushes Masterson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Masterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T8#
Masterson wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Masterson moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Masterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Masterson tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a low kick, right behind Masterson 's knee. #CL2#
Masterson has managed to clinch. #T9#
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Cobb tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masterson moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Masterson wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Masterson tries to clinch up
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Masterson gets a clinch.
Masterson pushes Cobb back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Cobb throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb pushes Masterson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb is leaning against Masterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Cobb.
Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Valentine Masterson has been cut.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with some punches. #T3#
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Marciano Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masterson tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Masterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Masterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands a nice elbow.
Cobb lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.#T4#
Masterson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Masterson tries to clinch but Cobb moves away
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Masterson backing up. Masterson nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Masterson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Masterson tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cobb is working Masterson over against the ropes.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T5#
Cobb creates a bit of distance and cracks Masterson with a big uppercut! Masterson goes down! The referee pushes Cobb away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Masterson make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Cobb takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ambush 1: Daebak Vs Larving
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1##CL#
Masterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossiter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Masterson stalling in the clinch.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Rossiter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossiter presses Masterson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossiter misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the ropes.
Rossiter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Rossiter can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action. #T1#
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
A short right from Rossiter.
Masterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson crunches a lovely knee into Rossiter's ribcage.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossiter lands a body shot.
Rossiter tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Masterson blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Rossiter tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson taking a breather.
Rossiter misses with a body punch.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossiter lands a body punch.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land. #T3#
Masterson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Rossiter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Rossiter throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossiter.
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land.
Masterson tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rossiter swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action. #T4#
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rossiter or not.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Masterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Rossiter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossiter is keeping busy.
Rossiter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kai Rossiter will probably get the nod.
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#
Masterson moves to clinch but Rossiter breaks away
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rossiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Masterson.#CL#
Masterson clinches up against the ropes.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the ropes.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossiter tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossiter scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masterson looks to clinch
and Rossiter counters with a left and a right that stings Masterson. #CL#
Masterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rossiter fails to land.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Rossiter lands a left hand.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai Rossiter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the ropes.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson presses Rossiter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Masterson crunches a lovely knee into Rossiter's ribcage.
Rossiter is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
Masterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masterson works on Rossiter's body with a couple of short punches.
Masterson cracks Rossiter with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Masterson.
Masterson cracks Rossiter with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Masterson forces Rossiter back against the ropes and clinches.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch.
Masterson wants to clinch up but Rossiter keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Masterson instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.
Rossiter digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson taking a breather. #T4#
Rossiter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Masterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Masterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Rossiter misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
A body shot lands from Masterson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson lands a body punch.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Masterson forces Rossiter back against the ropes and clinches.
Rossiter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossiter.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rossiter.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Rossiter managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rossiter. #T1#
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Rossiter avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the ropes.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rossiter.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rossiter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Masterson.
Masterson lands a body shot.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Masterson tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Rossiter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossiter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossiter avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rossiter tries to keep at a distance but Masterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rossiter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Rossiter scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossiter prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Rossiter controls the action.
Masterson tries to work over Rossiter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossiter tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson tries a body shot but Rossiter blocks it.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Rossiter lands an uppercut.
Masterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossiter controls his hands.
Masterson blocking some punches. #T4#
Masterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossiter's elbow.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
Masterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Rossiter.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossiter misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossiter scores with a shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Rossiter misses with some punches.
Rossiter tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Rossiter back against the ropes.
Rossiter blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter lands a right hand.
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!#BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masterson darts in trying to clinch
and Rossiter counters with a slapping leg kick.

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 Valentine Masterson.
I think Masterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valentine Masterson!
After the fight, Valentine Masterson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Khadan. Those never looked like landing.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Khadan counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson connects with a leg kick.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Khadan avoids it with no problem.
Khadan digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson misses with a body shot
and Khadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadan lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson misses with a straight left.
It looked like Khadan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson works Khadan's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Masterson misses.
We've been hearing reports that Khadan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Masterson connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Khadan connects with a body shot.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadan.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadan walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Khadan scores with a nice right hand.
Masterson moves out of range as Khadan strikes.
Masterson lands a head shot.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Khadan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khadan prevents Masterson from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson controlling the position for now.
Masterson trying to control here. #SUB#
Khadan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khadan wants to free his trapped foot but Masterson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Khadan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masterson is just riding it out for now. Khadan eventually gives up the hold.
Masterson trying to hold on to Khadan's head to control him but Khadan postures up. #T3#
Masterson has his hands clasped together around Khadan's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Masterson is trying to control but can't.
Masterson is staying active underneath Khadan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Khadan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Masterson trying to control here.
Khadan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khadan fails with the takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson lands a head kick. Khadan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick from Masterson is predictable there
and Khadan counters with a one-two to the body.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadan is just out of range.
Khadan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadan 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.
Masterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Masterson. Those never looked like landing.
Khadan lands with a straight right. Masterson didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Masterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khadan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khadan tries to free his leg and advance position but Masterson is retaining full guard.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khadan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson lands a body shot.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadan.
Khadan moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Khadan on that attempt.
Khadan cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khadan missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Khadan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Khadan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Khadan.
Odchigin Khadan is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson misses with a double jab. #T1#
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadan is looking to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch.
Khadan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Masterson lands with a hook. Khadan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick lands for Masterson.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Khadan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khadan is out of range.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khadan manages to avoid it.
Khadan is looking for a counter combo.
Donk. Khadan catches Masterson right on the button with a cross.
Khadan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Khadan moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khadan lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Masterson gets underhooks to prevent Khadan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odchigin Khadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Masterson. #BC2#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Khadan misses with a looping right.
Khadan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Khadan ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
Khadan blocks a jab.
Khadan throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Khadan tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range.
Khadan throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Khadan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khadan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
A jab from Khadan misses.
Masterson swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
Khadan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khadan moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
Khadan throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Khadan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Khadan's head back.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khadan lands with a straight right. Masterson didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Khadan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Masterson lands.
Masterson misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Khadan counters with a takedown into side control.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Khadan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Masterson struggling a bit here.
Masterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson controlling the position for now.
Masterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khadan passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson 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#
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khadan takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Khadan scores with a jab to the head.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Khadan. Khadan gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khadan.#TD#
Khadan feints and as Masterson raises his hands in defense, Khadan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khadan being controlled here momentarily.
Khadan trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan passes into half guard.
Masterson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Masterson is not content to let Khadan control the position.
Masterson trying to control but Khadan postures up.
Khadan wants to control but Masterson is keeping him busy.
Khadan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Masterson is looking to get to half guard.
Masterson tries to hold on but Khadan pushes him away.
Khadan trying to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Khadan wants to control the pace but Masterson is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Masterson tries to lock up and control but Khadan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khadan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khadan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khadan avoids the attempt from Masterson to control.
Masterson regains half guard.
Khadan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Masterson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Khadan is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khadan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khadan trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
Masterson is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Khadan wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masterson wants to control but Khadan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Masterson won't allow Khadan to pass to mount.
Khadan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Masterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Khadan from advancing to side control.
Khadan trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khadan avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khadan throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khadan is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Khadan throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odchigin Khadan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khadan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odchigin Khadan!
During a confident post fight interview, Odchigin Khadan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonza misses the target.
Gonza thuds his right hand into Masterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonza throws a series of punches but Masterson moves out of range.
Gonza connects with the punch.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonza.
Masterson throws the left hand but Gonza avoids the punch easily.
Gonza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonza staying out of range there.
Gonza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Gonza avoids them all with ease.
Gonza 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.
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonza is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Gonza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonza in the body.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonza. #T1#
Gonza avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Gonza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonza throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Masterson misses.
A leg kick checked by Gonza.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Gonza with an uppercut!
A big right from Masterson misses.
Gonza slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Gonza's head but Gonza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonza cracks Masterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonza catches Masterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Masterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gonza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gonza checks a leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Gonza thumps Masterson with a low kick.
Gonza connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Gonza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Nice jab there from Gonza.
Masterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.#T3#
Gonza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson scores with a body shot.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Gonza lands a body shot.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Gonza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonza ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Masterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonza.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Gonza lands an overhand right.
Gonza misses the jab.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonza moves away.#T4#
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonza.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Gonza slips the punch.
Masterson misses with a shot to the body
and Gonza counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonza jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
Gonza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gonza blocks it well.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonza's shoulder, as Gonza tries to avoid the shot.
Gonza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gonza. Gonza obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Masterson throws a hook but Gonza avoids it easily.
Gonza moves forwards but Masterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonza misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Masterson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonza's shoulder, as Gonza tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Masterson blocks the low kick.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masterson - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Gonza is out of range.
Gonza moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Gonza looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gonza counters with a leg kick.
Gonza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Captain Gonza is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonza lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Gonza blocks a jab.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonza under the eye.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonza swinging wildly here.
Gonza is looking to slow Masterson down with leg kicks.
Gonza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gonza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Gonza moves away and avoids it.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Gonza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
A big left from Gonza misses. #T2#
Gonza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masterson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Masterson misses with a kick to the body.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonza.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza connects with a crisp jab.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonza counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gonza.
Gonza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Gonza sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Gonza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gonza.
Gonza jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Gonza slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Gonza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Gonza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Gonza.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonza works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Gonza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonza connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonza. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonza jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson slips under a jab from Gonza.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Gonza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Gonza throws a right hand that Masterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Masterson also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Gonza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonza misses with an uppercut.
Gonza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza dominated that second 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!#R3#
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gonza there.
Gonza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonza connects with a looping right hand.
Gonza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonza scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonza as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
It looked like Gonza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Masterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gonza has got the better of the exchanges.
Masterson wants to slow Gonza down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Gonza jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonza blocks the leg kick.
Gonza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonza throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonza.
Gonza throws a leg kick which misses Masterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Masterson tries to avoid it.
Gonza misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Gonza finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Gonza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Gonza throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Gonza avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range. #T2#
A jab from Gonza misses.
Gonza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Gonza clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Gonza cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Gonza throws a good cross that connects.
Gonza scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson takes a swing at Gonza's ribcage but misses.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
Gonza scores with a body shot.
Gonza scores with a hook.
Gonza throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Gonza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonza misses with a straight left.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Gonza checks it.
Nice defenses there by Gonza.
Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a lazy body kick
and Gonza counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson defending well as Gonza loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonza.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Gonza digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.#T4#
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonza with a nice calf kick.
Gonza throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gonza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonza lands with a nice body punch.
Gonza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonza misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonza thinking.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Gonza ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick lands for Gonza.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Gonza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonza 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Gonza!
Our winner, Captain Gonza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Puzo scores with a jab to the head.
Puzo slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Davy Jones' Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Puzo moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Masterson lands with a nice body kick.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Puzo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Puzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Puzo tries to avoid it.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Puzo's ribs.
Puzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Masterson finds it's way through Puzo's defenses.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puzo.
Masterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson with a jab.
Puzo walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Puzo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Puzo is out of range.
Masterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puzo slips under a jab from Masterson.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Puzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Puzo takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Puzo misses with a straight left.
Puzo lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Puzo.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo misses with a straight left.
Puzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masterson checks it well.
Masterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Puzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puzo takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Puzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Puzo ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Puzo misses with a leg kick.
Puzo misses with a straight left.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Puzo takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Puzo tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Puzo misses.
Puzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Puzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puzo. #T3#
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson stuns Puzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Puzo. Those never looked like landing.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Puzo.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo cracks Masterson with a good jab.
Nice body kick there by Puzo.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puzo throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson takes one to the side of the head.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Puzo moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puzo.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Masterson misses.
Puzo slips a jab from Masterson.#T4#
Masterson throws the left hand but Puzo avoids the punch easily.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson slips a straight right by Puzo.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Puzo connects with a leg kick. Masterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Puzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puzo swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Puzo misses with a looping left.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puzo, as that shot connected.
Puzo lands a body shot.
Puzo slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Puzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puzo lands with an overhand left.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Puzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Puzo counters with a left to the body.
Puzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puzo throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Puzo moved out of range.
Masterson throws a right hand that Puzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Puzo also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puzo lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Puzo connects with a body shot.
Puzo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
A head kick by Puzo misses
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Puzo walks into a left hand.
Masterson slips a straight right by Puzo.
Puzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
Puzo 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.
Puzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
A left lands for Masterson.
Puzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Puzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masterson's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Puzo as he connects with a hook.
Puzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puzo's calf.
Puzo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Puzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
Puzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masterson. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puzo.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Puzo ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Puzo tries a quick counter leg kick but Masterson is wise to it.#T3#
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Puzo moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Masterson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Puzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Puzo looks to land a combination. Masterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masterson with a body shot.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzo.
It seemed like Puzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson cracks Puzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Puzo.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Puzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson thumps Puzo with a low kick.
Masterson takes a swing at Puzo's ribcage but misses.
Puzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puzo misses with a head kick.
Puzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Puzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puzo looks to throw a body kick
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puzo misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Puzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Puzo tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Puzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Puzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puzo throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Puzo looks for the body kick but Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Puzo throws a push kick but Masterson slaps the foot to one side.
Puzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Puzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Puzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puzo is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Puzo misses with a double jab
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puzo lands a head shot.
Puzo jabs at Masterson's body.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
Puzo slips a jab from Masterson.
Puzo takes one to the chin there.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masterson throws a head kick but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Puzo moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Masterson throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Masterson scores with a jab.
Puzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Masterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
A jab from Puzo does it's job there.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Puzo's shoulder, as Puzo tries to avoid the shot.
Puzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masterson checks a low kick from Puzo.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Puzo tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puzo in his tracks.
Masterson throws a hook but Puzo blocks it.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Puzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Puzo scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Puzo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Masterson blocks it well.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Puzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Puzo saw that one coming.
Puzo lands with a shot to the body.
Puzo tries to land a front kick but Masterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson misses with a body punch
and Puzo counters with a nice body shot.
Puzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Puzo moved away.#T4#
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Puzo manages to avoid it.
Masterson checks a low kick from Puzo.
Masterson throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puzo feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Masterson blocks the leg kick.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Puzo misses with a kick to the body.
Puzo throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Puzo misses with a wild combination.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Puzo moves away and avoids it.
Puzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masterson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid throws a head kick that misses
and Masterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Reid looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Masterson 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.
A jab from Reid does it's job there.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.#CL#
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Reid's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reid is working Masterson over against the cage.
Reid blocking some punches.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Good body shot from Reid. #T1#
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
Masterson wants to break free but Reid has control.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid digs a right hand into Masterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masterson's gas tank.
Masterson looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Reid.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
Reid tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Reid blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands a right hand.
Reid tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it. #T2#
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reids head.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reid scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Reid.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Reid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Reid.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masterson.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Masterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Masterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reid has time to react.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masterson misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reid. That's going to slow Masterson down.
Reid tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reid throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reid looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Reid looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away. #T4#
Reid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reid.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reid to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reid, as that shot connected.
Masterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reid.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masterson manages to circle out of the way.
Masterson walks into a left hand.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Reid clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Masterson drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Reid decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masterson, up you get!
Reid slips a straight right by Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid 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#
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid scores with a nice head shot.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid misses with a double jab.
Reid missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reid back to the cage. Masterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reid throws a head kick that Masterson semi-blocks.
Masterson throws a front kick aimed at Reid's knee but Reid avoids it well.
Masterson throws a good cross that connects.
Reid misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Reid's corner calls for a 1-2. Reid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Masterson pushes him off.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson tries to work over Reid's front leg with a kick but Reid checks it.
A jab lands there for Reid.
Good leg kick by Reid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reid tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##CL#
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Masterson in a clinch.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Reid.
Masterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reid blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Reid.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands a right hand.
Reid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Reid tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Reid tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid lands a left hand.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Reid.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Masterson is trying to pull guard but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Reid tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Reid blocks it.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
Good body shot from Reid.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masterson.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Reid lands a body shot.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Reid is leaning against Masterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid is working Masterson over against the cage.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masterson is trying to break free.
Jaheim Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Masterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Masterson connects with the punch.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Reid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reid tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid slips under a jab.
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Masterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
A jab from Reid misses.
Reid blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Reid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reid throws a front kick that sends Masterson stumbling back into the cage.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid. #CL#
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Masterson in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Masterson trying to control the position but instead, Reid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masterson into the cage.
Reid tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Reid.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land. #T2#
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #TD2#
Masterson pulls guard. #SU#
Reid stands up from Masterson's guard - Reid perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Masterson slams his shin into Reid's torso.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Masterson's knee but Masterson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Reid misses.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Reid scores with the left hand. Masterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Reid misses the jab.
Masterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reid is able to avoid easily.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Reid lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Reid.
Reid punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Reid is looking to clinch but Masterson is avoiding it.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Reid with a hook.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masterson checks a low kick from Reid.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.#CL#
Reid instigates a clinch.
Masterson jumps guard but Reid stands there with Masterson around his waist. Masterson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands. #T4#
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Masterson jumps guard. #SU#
Reid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Reid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Reid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masterson's head backwards.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid slips a jab from Masterson.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 161 Fett vs Li
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Abel counters with a thumping low kick.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Abel.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abel under the eye.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masterson slips under a jab from Abel.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Abel tries to counter by clinching up but Masterson breaks away and moves out of range.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson misses with a hook.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
Masterson lands a jab.#T1#
Abel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson lands a front kick.
Abel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Masterson tries to get set, Abel tries to push him back and clinch up but Masterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Abel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Masterson's head.
A big left from Abel misses.
Masterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Abel looks to land a combination. Masterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Abel is looking to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch.
Abel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand.
Masterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masterson takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Abel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Abel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Abel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel slips a jab from Masterson.
Abel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson lands with a right hand.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Masterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Abel. #T3#
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Abel tried to counter with a leg kick but Masterson avoided it.
Abel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel stuffs the takedown.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abel tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Abel misses with a double jab.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Abel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Abel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
A big left from Masterson misses.
Abel moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abel lands a jab to the nose.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Abel moved out of range.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Abel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
A jab from Masterson finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Masterson throws a hook but Abel avoids it easily.
Masterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Abel rushes Masterson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Abel.
Abel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Abel pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abel takes a shot to the head.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Masterson on the inside.
Masterson is trying to pull guard but Abel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Abel is working Masterson over against the cage.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Abel misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Masterson breaks from the clinch.
Masterson lands with a right hand.
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abel's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson with a jab.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Abel shakes it off.
Abel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abel just misses with a punch to the body.
Abel throws a series of strikes that have Masterson backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Masterson avoids the head kick by Abel.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masterson.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
Masterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abel can pounce on him.
Masterson tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masterson. Abel shrugs it off though.
Masterson lands with a hook. Abel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abel tried to counter with a leg kick but Masterson avoided it.
Masterson sizes up Abel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masterson delivers a nice body kick.
Abel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Abel slips under a jab from Masterson.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
Abel looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Masterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abel wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Abel walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Abel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masterson scores with a kick to the body.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Masterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Masterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abel smiles and moves away.
Aristides Abel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentine Masterson.
Masterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Abel.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Abel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
Abel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abel checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel throws a series of punches but Masterson moves out of range.
Abel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Abel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abel.
Masterson throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Abel tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abel is out of range.
Abel is looking to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Masterson jabs at Abel's body.
Abel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel. #T1#
Abel tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Abel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abel moves forwards but Masterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abel throws a right and a left that Masterson avoids nicely.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Abel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Abel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Abel.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Masterson swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson cracks a nice hook into Abel's ribs.
Abel slips a straight right by Masterson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Abel has closed the distance and engaged Masterson in a clinch.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abel pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abels head.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Abel.
Abel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Abel.
Abel misses with some punches.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Abel.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Masterson lands a right hand.
Abel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson taking a breather.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Abel.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Abel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
Abel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Abel presses Masterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Abel lands a left hand.
Abel digs a right hand underneath Masterson's ribcage. Masterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abel lands an uppercut.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Abel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson pushes Abel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Abel is working Masterson over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Abel as the two fighters clinch.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abel to keep the fight standing.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abel misses with a body punch.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentine Masterson.
I've got Masterson 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!
Valentine Masterson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Usikov.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usikov.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Usikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Usikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usikov throws out the jab.
Usikov throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Usikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Usikov throws a head kick that Masterson semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Usikov looks to clinch
and Masterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Usikov moves in looking to clinch but Masterson pushes him off.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Usikov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Usikov.
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!
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Masterson blocks with his arms.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Masterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Usikov dodges an elbow strike from Masterson.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Masterson is blocking nicely.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masterson is keeping busy.
Usikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Usikov lands an elbow that stopped Masterson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Masterson has been cut.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Masterson blocks with his arms.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson presses Usikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usikov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Masterson gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands. #TD#
Masterson jumps into guard, dragging Usikov to the mat.
Masterson is trying to keep Usikov in close.
Masterson managing to control the position.
Usikov wants to stand but Masterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Masterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Usikov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Usikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Usikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Usikov is looking to clinch but Masterson is avoiding it.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Usikov throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Usikov is looking to slow Masterson down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson throws a hook but Usikov blocks it.
Masterson throws a jab when Usikov was well out of range.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Usikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Usikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Usikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.#CL2#
Usikov darts in and clinches Masterson up against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.#CL2#
Masterson gets tackled into the cage by Usikov. Usikov maintains the clinch.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Usikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Masterson blocks with his arms.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov wants to stall.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Usikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov working Masterson over with knees to the body.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usikov backwards. #T1##BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Masterson gets tackled into the cage by Usikov. Usikov maintains the clinch.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Usikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Masterson blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Alexander Usikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Usikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Usikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Usikov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usikov lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usikov.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Masterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Usikov tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Usikov back against the cage. #BC#
Masterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Usikov.
Usikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson scores with a kick to the body.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Usikov checks a leg kick. #T3#
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usikov blocks the body kick.
Masterson sets himself, and Usikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Masterson avoids it this time.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Usikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Usikov clinches up with Masterson and pushes him back against the cage.
Usikov lands a knee to the body.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usikov.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
Masterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Usikov has double underhooks. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov misses the jab.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usikov misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Usikov.
Usikov throws a front kick aimed at Masterson's knee but Masterson avoids it well.
Usikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Usikov misses with a head kick.
Usikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Masterson circles away.
A good leg kick by Usikov.
No joy there for Masterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masterson works Usikov's body with a nice hook.
Usikov throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Usikov drives through and clinches with Masterson against the cage.
Masterson jumps guard but Usikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Usikovs head.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Usikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Masterson throws a jab when Usikov was well out of range.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson throws the left hand but Usikov avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Usikov tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson scores with a jab.
That kick from Usikov tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Usikov manages to avoid it.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Usikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Usikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
A big left from Usikov misses. #T1#
Usikov misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Usikov instigates a clinch.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Usikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov misses with a knee to the head.
Usikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Masterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but Usikov blocks with his arms.
Usikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Usikov lands a damaging elbow.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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!
Usikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usikov misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Usikov prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Masterson is blocking nicely.
Masterson pushes Usikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Usikov pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Usikov.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson lands a body punch.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masterson blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Usikov.
Usikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masterson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Usikov smiles and moves away.
Usikov is looking to clinch but Masterson is avoiding it.
Usikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Usikov blocks a jab.
Jab by Masterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Usikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson throws a combination. Usikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Usikov scores with a head kick.
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Usikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Masterson lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Usikov.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson pushes Usikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!
Valentine Masterson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Syn 668 Magafuli vs Robinson
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Kaunismieli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli avoids them all with ease.
Kaunismieli tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Masterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masterson misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Masterson down. #T1#
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaunismieli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Masterson tries to move into range but Kaunismieli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaunismieli's hands.
Masterson misses with a leg kick
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Kaunismieli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaunismieli lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.#T3#
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Masterson lands an overhand right.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Masterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Masterson tries to avoid it.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.
Kaunismieli cracks Masterson with a good jab.
Masterson throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Masterson misses.
Kaunismieli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Masterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaunismieli's head backwards.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Kaunismieli motions for Masterson to come forward. Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaunismieli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kaunismieli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice leg kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson throws a good cross that connects.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli 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 lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaunismieli, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
Kaunismieli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Kaunismieli.#T1#
Masterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter punch.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli slips a jab and a cross from Masterson.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaunismieli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masterson slips a jab and a cross from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Masterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kaunismieli 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 Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masterson stuns Kaunismieli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli throws a shot to the body.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Masterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down. #T3#
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Kaunismieli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaunismieli throws out a leg kick but Masterson moves out of range and Kaunismieli only half commits.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Masterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaunismieli back to the cage. Masterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaunismieli throws a series of strikes that have Masterson backpedaling.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Masterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masterson.
Masterson throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masterson misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masterson.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the head.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Masterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masterson.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Kaunismieli.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
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!
Kaunismieli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.#T1#
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Masterson.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaunismieli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaunismieli with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson with a hook.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Masterson blocks the low kick.
Masterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Masterson.
Kaunismieli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaunismieli scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Kaunismieli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaunismieli misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Well,Kaunismieli is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Masterson slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Masterson cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Masterson misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaunismieli scrambles back to his feet.
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Kaunismieli's leg. Kaunismieli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Kaunismieli shakes it off.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Masterson.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson ducks right into an uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masterson just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Jab from Kaunismieli.
Masterson misses with a hook.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Valentine Masterson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Valentine Masterson!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Valentine Masterson!

Valentine Masterson wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Valentine Masterson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lucassen defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson flicks out a counter leg kick but Lucassen steps away.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
Lucassen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Lucassen avoids them all with ease.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucassen tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Some wild striking there from Lucassen.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucassen.
Masterson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Masterson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucassen checks a leg kick.
Lucassen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucassen misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Masterson scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucassen throws a low kick, looking for Masterson's leg but Masterson calmly moves out of range.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick from Masterson.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucassen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson throws a head kick but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Lucassen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Lucassen looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lucassen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masterson doesn't seem phased though.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Lucassen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Lucassen avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Lucassen looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Lucassen 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.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Masterson scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Lucassen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Masterson throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Lucassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucassen tries a low kick but Masterson avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson with a jab.
Lucassen drops his hands momentarily and Masterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
Masterson looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucassen. Lucassen obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Lucassen moves his leg out of the way.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Masterson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Masterson stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucassen misses with a few strikes there.
Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucassen lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Lucassen slips under a jab.
Lucassen lands a jab.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Lucassen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Masterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Lucassen throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen tries to bum rush Masterson with a series of wild strikes but Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Lucassen moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
Lucassen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Lucassen.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucassen.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Lucassen lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lucassen backs up against the cage.
Masterson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.#T3#
Masterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lucassen. Lucassen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Masterson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Masterson works over Lucassen's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucassen misses with a wild combination.
Lucassen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masterson.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Lucassen avoids it well.
Masterson punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucassen under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucassen.
Lucassen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masterson moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson misses with a double jab.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Lucassen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucassen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucassen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lucassen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Lucassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson throws a low kick but Lucassen moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucassen doesn't seem phased though.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Masterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucassen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lucassen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucassen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lucassen moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Lucassen jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucassen can pounce on him.
Lucassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Lucassen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucassen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Lucassen lands the left hand.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucassen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucassen scores with a body shot.
Masterson jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucassen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen scores with a nice head shot.
Lucassen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Lucassen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Lucassen misses its intended target. #T2#
Lucassen scores with a jab. Masterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucassen.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Lucassen moves away and avoids it.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucassen slips a jab from Masterson.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lucassen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Lucassen works Masterson's body with a nice hook.
Lucassen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masterson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucassen with a body shot.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucassen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucassen's head.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range. #T3#
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson scores with a shot to the body.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lucassen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Lucassen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucassen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucassen with a body shot.
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Masterson misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen walks into a jab.
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucassen's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucassen misses with a hook.#T4#
Masterson throws a push kick but Lucassen slaps the foot to one side.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Lucassen misses.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Lucassen's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucassen tries to avoid it.
Masterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucassen will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucassen misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Jab from Masterson.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucassen at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentine Masterson.
Well Masterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Valentine Masterson!
Valentine Masterson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 664 Magufuli vs Whyme
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Masterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Masterson's head.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson counters with a nice body shot.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Masterson thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Murphy moves out of range as Masterson throws a body kick.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Murphy thumps Masterson with a low kick.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab.#T4#
A low kick from Masterson misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson slips a jab from Murphy.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Masterson.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy thumps Masterson with a low 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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Masterson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Masterson
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson jabs at Murphy's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson scores with a push kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Murphy slips a jab from Masterson.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Masterson is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson 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.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Masterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.#T2#
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy 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 Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Masterson.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Murphy swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Masterson. #T3#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Masterson tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Masterson cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Masterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Masterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Masterson.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy checks a low kick from Masterson.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Masterson was not able to check.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range. #T1#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Murphy misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson slips under a jab from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Masterson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Masterson slips under a jab from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Masterson moved away.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.#T3#
Murphy clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Masterson tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masterson 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.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
A relieved looking Mick Murphy 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: Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Wesson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.#CL2#
Wesson forces Masterson back against the cage and clinches.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson tries to pull guard but Wesson won't allow it.
Wesson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land. #T1#
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson lands a shoulder strike.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Masterson has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Wesson.
Wesson has Masterson pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wesson fails to land.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short left from Wesson.
Masterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson misses with the head strike.
Wesson misses with some punches.
Masterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wesson lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Wesson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wesson has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessons head.
Wesson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesson backwards. #T4#
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Wesson trying to control the position but instead, Masterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wesson into the cage.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Wesson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson tries a body shot but Wesson blocks it.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
Wesson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wesson slips a jab from Masterson.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Wesson is out of range.
Wesson cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesson tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Wesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Masterson. #T1#
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Masterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson throws a right and a left that Masterson avoids nicely.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson sizes up Wesson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Masterson misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a left to the body.
Wesson blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Wesson throws a low kick, looking for Masterson's leg but Masterson calmly moves out of range.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wesson's head.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masterson moves out of range as Wesson throws a body kick.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Masterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wesson.
Wesson tries to work over Masterson's front leg with a kick but Masterson checks it.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Wesson defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson throws a good cross that connects.
Wesson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Masterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Wesson defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Wesson finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Masterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masterson lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Wesson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Wesson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masterson throws a front kick that sends Wesson stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masterson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Masterson connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Masterson. #T1#
Wesson scores with a nice strike.
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wesson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masterson.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masterson.
Wesson moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWesson.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Masterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Wesson takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wesson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Wesson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wesson's head.
Masterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Masterson misses
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Masterson. #T3#
A big left from Wesson misses.
Masterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Wesson slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Wesson slips a straight right by Masterson.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Masterson swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Wesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masterson jabs Wesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Wesson is out of range.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Valentine Masterson!
Valentine Masterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

Event: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson avoids a kick to the body.
Bogard is looking to land body kicks.
Masterson throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Masterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
Crunch! Masterson slams his shin into Bogard's torso.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Bogard connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogard scores with a nice body kick.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Masterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Masterson tries to avoid it.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bogard misses the jab.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bogard looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson misses with a hook. Bogard ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masterson throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Masterson lands with a cross.
Bogard staying out of range there.
Masterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bogard throws a right hand that misses
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masterson lands a jab.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bogard's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Bogard.
Bogard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Bogard 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.#T2#
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Bogard.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masterson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bogard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bogard is wise to it.
Bogard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson misses with a double jab.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Bogard.
Masterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogard cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bogard's calf.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bogard looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Bogard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bogard's head. #T3#
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson flicks out a counter leg kick but Bogard steps away.
Bogard swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masterson digs a good hook to Bogard's body.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Masterson throws a chopping leg kick but Bogard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Nice jab there from Masterson.
Masterson takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Bogard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard misses with a wild combination.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Bogard's head but Bogard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard is looking to counter punch.
Bogard connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
Masterson lands a really nice looking cross but Bogard seems unphased.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bogard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Masterson's head.
Bogard misses with an uppercut.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogard connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
As Masterson looks to move away, Bogard throws a big counter combo but Masterson just gets out of the way.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson scores with a jab.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that 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.
#R2#
Masterson wants to slow Bogard down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bogard misses.
Bogard swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Masterson with an uppercut!
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bogard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Bogard throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Bogard coming out on top.
Bogard is looking to chop away at Masterson's legs.
Bogard throws a nice looking combination but Masterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard scores with a jab to the head.
Bogard misses with a looping left.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bogard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Masterson tries a low kick but Bogard avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bogard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Bogard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogard tries to avoid it.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Bogard slips a jab from Masterson.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogard misses the target.
Bogard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masterson. Masterson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Bogard misses.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masterson.
Bogard throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bogard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.#T2#
Masterson throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bogard staying out of range there.
Masterson moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson connects with a single shot there.
Bogard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Bogard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bogard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Masterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bogard backs up against the cage.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard lands a jab.
Masterson drops his hands momentarily and Bogard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Masterson blocks the body kick.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogard misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masterson.
Bogard cracks Masterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Masterson scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bogard connects with a jab.
Bogard throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogard throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Masterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogard, right into the meat.
Bogard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Bogard misses
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogard. Bogard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Bogard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Bogard slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Masterson throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Bogard's shoulder, as Bogard tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masterson tries a low kick but Bogard avoids it.
Bogard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bogard is wise to it.
A jab from Masterson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Bogard misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Bogard 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.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Bogard throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.#T1#
Bogard misses with a straight left.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Bogard cracks Masterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Bogard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Masterson. That snapped Bogard's head back.
Masterson clobbers Bogard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Bogard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Bogard tries to land a body kick
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bogard checks a leg kick nicely.
Bogard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Bogard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Masterson avoids it.#T2#
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Bogard.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Bogard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogard should have avoided that one.
Masterson stuns Bogard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard lands a nice looking body kick.
Bogard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson motions for Bogard to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson walks into a left hand.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Bogard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Masterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bogard takes one on the button.
Masterson 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.
Bogard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson tries to work over Bogard's front leg with a kick but Bogard checks it.
Bogard throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard lands a really nice looking cross but Masterson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terry Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bogard blocks the body kick.
Masterson throws a hook but Bogard avoids it easily.
Masterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogard misses the target.
Masterson works Bogard's body with a nice hook.
Masterson throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Bogard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogard scrambles back to his feet.
Bogard throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentine Masterson.
Well Masterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!
Valentine Masterson 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.
Terry Bogard was interviewed post fight and said 'No excuses, you learn more from loses than you do from wins. Cheers!'.

Event: Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##CL#
Fujiwara rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujiwara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujiwara effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Masterson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fujiwara distracts Masterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masterson controlling Fujiwara's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujiwara is working Masterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujiwara trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fujiwara works over Masterson with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Masterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fujiwara postures up and lands a big shot to Masterson's brow.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Masterson has his hands on Fujiwara's head, controlling the position.
Fujiwara is looking to work some ground and pound but Masterson has wrist control.#T2##SUB2#
Masterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujiwara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Masterson is controlling Fujiwara's posture.
Masterson is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Masterson controlling the position.
Fujiwara throws a big elbow that misses.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Fujiwara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is in close to Masterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Masterson working a defensive guard but Fujiwara manages to pass into side control anyway.
Masterson is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
Masterson tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Masterson wants to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Masterson is trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara landing a few strikes.
Masterson taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Fujiwara scores with punches from side control.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiwara working the body and head with strikes.
Fujiwara lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound.
Masterson tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Masterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Masterson taking a bit of punishment here - Fujiwara scoring with strikes.
Masterson is trying to improve his position.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Fujiwara wants to control but Masterson is keeping him busy.
Masterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fujiwara's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that 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.
#R2#
Jab by Fujiwara.
Masterson with a jab.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Masterson tries to get set, Fujiwara tries to push him back and clinch up but Masterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara doesn't manage to clinch there - Masterson circles away.
Fujiwara misses with an uppercut.
Masterson connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Masterson misses with a kick to the body.
Fujiwara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara takes one on the button.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Fujiwara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fujiwara.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Fujiwara sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fujiwara in his tracks.
Masterson feints and then cracks Fujiwara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujiwara down.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson throws a low kick but Fujiwara avoids it.#T2#
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujiwara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masterson manages to circle out of the way.
Masterson misses with the combination.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Fujiwara lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Fujiwara looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.#T3#
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Fujiwara saw that one coming.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Fujiwara throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fujiwara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fujiwara slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiwara was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujiwara should have avoided that one.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson connects with a single shot there.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujiwara is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Masterson lands a jab to Fujiwara's midsection.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujiwara's head backwards.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fujiwara is looking to counter punch.
Fujiwara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Masterson misses with the body kick
and Fujiwara counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujiwara.
Masterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fujiwara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Fujiwara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Fujiwara counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Fujiwara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fujiwara moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Fujiwara slips a jab from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Fujiwara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Fujiwara is out of range.
Good shot there by Masterson.#T1#
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujiwara is looking to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson connects with a body shot.
Fujiwara lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Masterson is rocked!
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Masterson throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fujiwara to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fujiwara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fujiwara works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masterson throws a jab when Fujiwara was well out of range.
Fujiwara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Fujiwara misses with a straight right.
Masterson seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Fujiwara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiwara moves away.
Masterson takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Fujiwara counters with a single leg into guard. Masterson didn't expect that.
Masterson trying to keep a closed guard but Fujiwara is proving a slippery customer.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Masterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fujiwara advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masterson is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
Masterson taking some punishment here, with Fujiwara in his half guard.
Fujiwara is keen to just control but Masterson is a slippery customer.#T4#
Masterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiwara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fujiwara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Masterson trying to control but Fujiwara postures up.
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
Fujiwara working over Masterson with some ground and pound. Masterson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fujiwara controlling the action here.
Masterson is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?
Masterson is looking for a sweep. Fujiwara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masterson has hold of Fujiwara's hands but Fujiwara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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 Yoshi Fujiwara.
I think Fujiwara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!

Event: Syn 645 Jones vs Knox
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Lucassen tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucassen tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Lucassen wants to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch position.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucassen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Lucassen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Lucassen has closed the distance and engaged Masterson in a clinch.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucassen lands a nice uppercut.
Lucassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucassen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson jumps guard but Lucassen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Masterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Lucassen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Lucassen rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Lucassen cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Lucassen moves out of range easily.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucassen at a distance. #T2#
Lucassen throws a combination that misses
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws the left hand but Lucassen avoids the punch easily.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a low kick, looking for Lucassen's leg but Lucassen calmly moves out of range.
Lucassen blocks a jab.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson moves out of range as Lucassen strikes.
Lucassen misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson lands with a straight right. Lucassen didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range.
Lucassen misses with a hook.
Lucassen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Lucassen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen staying out of range there.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masterson throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucassen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Lucassen throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Lucassen misses the shot to the body.
Masterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Masterson with a hook.#T4#
Masterson with a hook.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masterson.
Masterson throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Masterson.
Lucassen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson walks into a left hand.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range. #CL2#
Lucassen moves into the clinch.
Lucassen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Masterson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucassen can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson walks into a jab.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Lucassen defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Lucassen misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Lucassen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Lucassen digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucassen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen connects with a single shot there.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Masterson tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucassen avoided it.
Lucassen connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson. #T1#
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Lucassen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a low kick.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Lucassen pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Lucassen blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lucassen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucassen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucassen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
Masterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucassen blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Lucassen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucassen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lucassen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Lucassen's head.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Lucassen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masterson. #ROC#
Lucassen is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Lucassen is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lucassen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Masterson is unloading with more strikes now! Lucassen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Robbins blocks the body kick.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robbins.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Robbins misses with a body kick.
Robbins lands a jab to the nose.
Robbins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Robbins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robbins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robbins.
A jab from Robbins misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Robbins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson moves out of range as Robbins throws a body kick.
Robbins throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Robbins avoids it with no problem.
Masterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws a jab when Robbins was well out of range.
Masterson is looking to slow Robbins down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Robbins blocks the low kick.
Robbins swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Robbins.
Robbins lands with an overhand left.
Robbins blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Robbins's front leg but catches the back leg as Robbins tries to avoid it.
Robbins misses with a looping right.
Robbins throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Robbins misses with a hook
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Robbins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robbins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Robbins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbins looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robbins throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robbins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Robbins.
Robbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins tried to score with a low kick but Masterson checks it.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robbins.
Robbins misses with a low kick.
Robbins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robbins misses with a looping right.
Masterson cracks the inside of Robbins's front leg.
Robbins ducks right into an uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Robbins.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robbins misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robbins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Robbins avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Robbins defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Robbins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robbins slips under a jab.
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Robbins rushes Masterson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robbins throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbins works the jab nicely.#T4#
Robbins misses with a body shot.
Robbins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robbins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robbins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbins tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Robbins avoids it with no problem.
Robbins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robbins.
Robbins swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbins at a distance.
Masterson throws a head kick but Robbins moves out of range.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Robbins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robbins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Robbins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robbins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Marty Robbins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Robbins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Robbins checks it.
Robbins misses with a looping left.#CL#
Masterson tries to keep at a distance but Robbins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masterson.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Robbins misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson has Robbins pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robbins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robbins blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Valentine Masterson has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Masterson scores with a four punch combination!
Robbins tries to clinch up.
Robbins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robbins checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Robbins.
Masterson throws a hook but Robbins avoids it easily.
Masterson scores with a nice body kick.
Robbins jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robbins connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
Robbins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Robbins tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson slips a straight right by Robbins.
Robbins tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Robbins misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robbins misses with a hook.
Robbins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robbins looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Robbins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson takes one to the side of the head.
Masterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robbins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Robbins ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Robbins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Masterson tries to move into range but Robbins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson cracks Robbins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robbins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robbins.
Robbins walks into a straight right hand from Masterson.
Masterson blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Robbins misses.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robbins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robbins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masterson's head.
Robbins lands with a straight right. Masterson didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson connects with a single shot there.
Masterson lands a head shot.#T4#
Robbins misses with a body kick.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Robbins misses.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Robbins misses the jab.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robbins throws out the jab.
Robbins throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Robbins moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robbins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robbins swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Robbins misses with a kick to the body.
Robbins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robbins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robbins checks a low kick from Masterson.
Robbins moves out of range of the leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Robbins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a body kick that stops Robbins in his tracks momentarily.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Robbins ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Robbins.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masterson slips a jab from Robbins.#T1#
A slow jab from Robbins misses its intended target.
Masterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Robbins off the cage and back into range.
Robbins cracks Masterson with an open hand slap.
Robbins misses with a body punch
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Masterson tries to get set, Robbins tries to push him back and clinch up but Masterson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robbins throws a right hand that misses
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Robbins's head but Robbins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbins misses with an uppercut.
Robbins throws a solid leg kick but Masterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robbins.
Robbins throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Robbins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robbins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masterson's head.
Nice jab there from Masterson. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robbins throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson with a hook.
Robbins lands with a straight right. Masterson didn't see that one coming.
Masterson throws a head kick that Robbins semi-blocks.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robbins.
Robbins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robbins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robbins lands with a right hand.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Robbins moves his leg out of the way.
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy.
Robbins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robbins takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Masterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robbins finds it's way round the side to connect with Masterson's head.
Robbins looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Robbins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Robbins misses. #CL#
Robbins closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson lands an elbow just above Robbins 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson blocks an elbow strike.
Robbins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses.
Robbins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Robbins misses with some punches.
Masterson lands a right hand.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Robbins controls his hands.
Masterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robbins walks away with a smile on his face. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robbins staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Masterson. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Masterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Robbins.
A head kick misses from Robbins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robbins checks a leg kick.
Masterson slips under a jab from Robbins.
Robbins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Robbins blocks the low kick.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masterson scores with a jab.
Robbins takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson misses with a hook. Robbins ducked under it nicely.
Masterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Robbins punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.

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 Marty Robbins.
I think Robbins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Masterson ducks right into an uppercut from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
A cross from Aquila Corvus lands.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.
Masterson tries to work over Aquila Corvus's front leg with a kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson cracks the inside of Aquila Corvus's front leg.
Aquila Corvus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Aquila Corvus.
That kick from Aquila Corvus tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aquila Corvus connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson swings for the body but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus. #T1#
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
Aquila Corvus takes one to the chin there.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that Masterson semi-blocks.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Aquila Corvus off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Aquila Corvus moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquila Corvus lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Masterson clobbers Aquila Corvus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aquila Corvus scrambles back to his feet.
Aquila Corvus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus slips a straight right by Masterson.
Aquila Corvus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aquila Corvus misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping left.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aquila Corvus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aquila Corvus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a left to the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aquila Corvus's calf.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Masterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masterson.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Aquila Corvus blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masterson has time to react.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aquila Corvus misses with a kick to the body.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Aquila Corvus does it's job there.#T4#
Aquila Corvus cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Aquila Corvus misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses
and Masterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus swings widly with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aquila Corvus connects with a nice looking jab.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Aquila Corvus works Masterson's body with a nice hook.
Aquila Corvus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Aquila Corvus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masterson checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masterson.
Aquila Corvus delivers a nice body kick.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Masterson misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
Masterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquila Corvus momentarily.
Masterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Masterson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson cracks Aquila Corvus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masterson scores with a kick to the body.
Aquila Corvus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aquila Corvus scrambles back to his feet.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson slips a jab from Aquila Corvus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson works the jab nicely.
A big left from Aquila Corvus misses.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aquila Corvus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Aquila Corvus saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Aquila Corvus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aquila Corvus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aquila Corvus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aquila Corvus.
A swing and a miss from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson connects with a high kick.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aquila Corvus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson lands a head kick. Aquila Corvus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.#T3#
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Aquila Corvus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aquila Corvus lands a glancing blow to the side of Masterson's head.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquila Corvus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Aquila Corvus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Aquila Corvus should have avoided that one.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Aquila Corvus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquila Corvus throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aquila Corvus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson checks a low kick from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Aquila Corvus's shoulder, as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aquila Corvus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
A left lands for Masterson.
Masterson throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson throws a hook but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus fakes the leg kick and cracks Masterson in the body.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aquila Corvus throws a combination. Masterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aquila Corvus dodges the punch combination from Masterson.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws a right hand that Aquila Corvus ducks under and follows up with a left that Aquila Corvus also avoids with ease.
Aquila Corvus punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Aquila Corvus jabs at Masterson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Aquila Corvus lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson cracks the inside of Aquila Corvus's front leg. #T3#
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Masterson.
Aquila Corvus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masterson 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 Aquila Corvus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aquila Corvus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that misses
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson tries a low kick but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Aquila Corvus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aquila Corvus misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson is looking to land body kicks.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson. #T4#
Masterson looks to throw a body kick
letting Aquila Corvus counter with a right hand.
Aquila Corvus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Masterson tenderised Aquila Corvus's leg. Aquila Corvus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson throws a hook but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus flicks out a counter leg kick but Masterson steps away.
Masterson misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.

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 Valentine Masterson.
Well Masterson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: CEC 648
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Garibaldi with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Masterson.
Garibaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi with a jab.
Garibaldi loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.#T1#
Garibaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Garibaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Garibaldi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garibaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Masterson circles away.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garibaldi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range. #CL#
Garibaldi moves into the clinch successfully.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Garibaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garibaldi blocking some punches. #T2#
Garibaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Garibaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Masterson.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Masterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson working aggressively here. #TD#
Garibaldi jumps guard. #SUB#
Garibaldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garibaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Masterson trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Masterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Masterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masterson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masterson throws a strike but Garibaldi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Masterson pulls Garibaldi in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Garibaldi postures up.
Masterson is pulling down on Garibaldi's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Masterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garibaldi pushing down on Masterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masterson trying to control from the bottom.
Masterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Garibaldi is looking to advance position but Masterson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Garibaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
Garibaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Masterson.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Garibaldi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garibaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Garibaldi avoids it with no problem.
Garibaldi avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Garibaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masterson checks it well. #T1#
Masterson cracks Garibaldi with an open hand slap.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Garibaldi misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Masterson misses.
Garibaldi moves in looking to clinch but Masterson pushes him off.
Masterson is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Garibaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garibaldi jumps guard but Masterson stands there with Garibaldi around his waist. Garibaldi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Garibaldi pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garibaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Masterson gets control of Garibaldi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Masterson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Masterson looking to control. #T3#
Masterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Garibaldi lands.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garibaldi.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Garibaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garibaldi.#T4#
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masterson scores with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garibaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masterson. Masterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Masterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garibaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garibaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garibaldi missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch but Masterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Masterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masterson throws a head kick that half lands.
Garibaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to bum rush Masterson with a series of wild strikes but Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Garibaldi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masterson tries to work over Garibaldi's front leg with a kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Garibaldi.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Nice shot lands for Masterson.
Garibaldi lands with a kick to the temple. Masterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garibaldi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Garibaldi counters by moving into the clinch.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masterson to keep the fight standing.
Garibaldi blocks an uppercut.
Masterson looking to throw knees to the head but Garibaldi is blocking nicely.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
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!
Garibaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards. #BC2#
Masterson manages to break the clinch.
Garibaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garibaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Garibaldi down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masterson.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Masterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garibaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Garibaldi connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Masterson thuds his shin into the meat of Garibaldi's side.
Garibaldi throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range.
Garibaldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Garibaldi's head back.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Garibaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Garibaldi's head. #T4#
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi takes one to the chin there.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masterson scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
Masterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch but Masterson is avoiding it.
Masterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garibaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masterson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 643
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson defending well as Suleyman loads up on a big left hand.
Suleyman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws a body punch but Suleyman moves out of range.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suleyman throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Suleyman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Suleyman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson is looking to chop away at Suleyman's legs.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Suleyman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson wants to slow Suleyman down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Suleyman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Suleyman missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suleyman.
Masterson tests Suleyman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suleyman misses with a looping left.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Masterson.
Suleyman throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson lands with a hook. Suleyman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suleyman slips a jab from Masterson.
It seemed like Suleyman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suleyman misses with a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a straight right. #T2#
Masterson moves away from the strike by Suleyman.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Suleyman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Suleyman flicks out a counter leg kick but Masterson steps away.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suleyman. Suleyman obviously looking to wear him down.
Suleyman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Suleyman blocks the leg kick.
Suleyman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A bone on bone clash there as Suleyman blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Suleyman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Suleyman is out of range.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleyman.
Suleyman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Suleyman moves away and avoids it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson tries a low kick but Suleyman avoids it.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Suleyman's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleyman tries to avoid it. #T3#
Masterson lands a really nice looking cross but Suleyman seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Suleyman.
Masterson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suleyman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleyman throws out the jab.
Suleyman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suleyman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Suleyman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Suleyman digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suleyman staying out of range there.
Suleyman looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Suleyman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleyman throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suleyman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Suleyman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Suleyman avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Suleyman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suleyman throws a solid leg kick but Masterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suleyman.
Masterson misses with a hook. Suleyman ducked under it nicely.
Suleyman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleyman. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suleyman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suleyman scores with a leg kick.
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleyman's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Suleyman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson throws a combination. Suleyman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson misses with a hook. Suleyman ducked under it nicely.
Masterson throws a hook but Suleyman avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Suleyman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleyman throws out the jab.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Suleyman saw it coming and moves away.
Suleyman looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson throws a big counter combination but Suleyman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suleyman tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Suleyman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Suleyman.
Suleyman swings widly with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a good low kick that Suleyman was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson connects with a single shot there.
Suleyman misses with a straight left. #T1#
A low kick from Suleyman is predictable there
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Suleyman connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Suleyman throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a three punch combo that has Suleyman backing up. Suleyman nods at Masterson to acknowledge the strikes.
Suleyman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suleyman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masterson - the referee stops the clock and Suleyman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masterson. Suleyman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suleyman misses with a leg kick
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Suleyman ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson misses with a hook. Suleyman ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson moves out of range of the body kick from Suleyman.
Masterson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suleyman throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Suleyman is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson 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.
Masterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suleyman can do to turn this around?
Suleyman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Masterson wants to slow Suleyman down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Suleyman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suleyman connects with a leg kick. Masterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suleyman is out of range.
Suleyman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleyman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleyman.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Suleyman.
Suleyman throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suleyman moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Masterson throws a body punch but Suleyman moves out of range.
Suleyman throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suleyman checks the leg kick.
Suleyman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Suleyman's leg. Suleyman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suleyman throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Suleyman throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suleyman under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Suleyman misses.
Suleyman misses with an uppercut
and Masterson counters with a low kick, right behind Suleyman 's knee.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masterson. Suleyman shrugs it off though.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suleyman walks into a straight right hand from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a nice right hand.
Masterson moves out of range as Suleyman strikes.
Suleyman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suleyman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleyman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suleyman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suleyman misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a left to the body.
Masterson checks a low kick from Suleyman.
Masterson defending well as Suleyman loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Masterson.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suleyman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Suleyman.
Suleyman ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a straight right. Suleyman didn't see that one coming.
Suleyman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Suleyman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Suleyman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Suleyman misses with a looping left.
Suleyman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suleyman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masterson lands a jab.
Suleyman takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson throws a hook but Suleyman blocks it.
Suleyman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suleyman looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Suleyman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masterson has got the better of the exchanges.
Suleyman throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson lunges at Suleyman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suleyman's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleyman throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Suleyman throws a big shot that misses.
Suleyman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Suleyman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masterson.
Masterson throws a hook but Suleyman blocks it.#T1#
Suleyman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Suleyman misses with a hook
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson lands a really nice looking cross but Suleyman seems unphased.
Suleyman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Suleyman misses the shot to the body.
Suleyman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masterson - that will leave a mark!
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Suleyman's shoulder, as Suleyman tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suleyman checks it well.
And Suleyman responds with a good body kick, but Masterson manages to step out the way in time.
Suleyman looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson drops his hands momentarily and Suleyman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleyman connects with an inside leg kick.
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibrahim Suleyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson.
Suleyman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suleyman misses with an uppercut
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleyman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Suleyman throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson lands with a right hand.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suleyman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Suleyman's front leg but catches the back leg as Suleyman tries to avoid it.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suleyman.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masterson misses with a low kick as Suleyman jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suleyman.
Masterson cracks Suleyman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suleyman misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Suleyman misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with an inside leg kick.
Suleyman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suleyman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suleyman misses with an uppercut
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleyman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson lands with a straight right. Suleyman didn't see that one coming.
Suleyman avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Masterson tenderised Suleyman's leg. Suleyman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suleyman feints a counter leg kick.
Suleyman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suleyman throws a low kick, looking for Masterson's leg but Masterson calmly moves out of range.
Suleyman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#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!
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suleyman. Suleyman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suleyman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Masterson.
Suleyman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suleyman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suleyman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masterson.
Suleyman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suleyman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suleyman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Suleyman's leg. Suleyman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleyman can pounce on him.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suleyman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masterson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 635
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Masterson throws a head kick but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obliteratii.
Nice jab there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii jabs at Masterson's body.
Masterson lands a right hook to the body.
Obliteratii looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Obliteratii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Obliteratii scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obliteratii.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii scores with a sloppy right hand. Masterson should have avoided that one.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson throws the left hand but Obliteratii avoids the punch easily.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obliteratii connects with an inside leg kick.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson backing away here, and Obliteratii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obliteratii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obliteratii slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.#T2#
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obliteratii digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Obliteratii off the cage and back into range.
Obliteratii tries to work over Masterson's front leg with a kick but Masterson checks it.
Obliteratii lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Obliteratii scores with a jab. Masterson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Masterson is predictable there
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obliteratii just manages to avoid it.
Masterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masterson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range and Masterson settles back down.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Obliteratii.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.#T3#
Obliteratii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Jab by Obliteratii.
The fighters circling - Obliteratii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Obliteratii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obliteratii checks it well.
Obliteratii throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it
and Obliteratii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obliteratii lands with a straight right. Masterson didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obliteratii.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obliteratii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Obliteratii throws a right hand that misses
and Masterson counters with a low kick, right behind Obliteratii 's knee. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Obliteratii.
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson lunges at Obliteratii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obliteratii's hand.
Obliteratii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masterson's head backwards.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Obliteratii blocks a jab.
Obliteratii connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Obliteratii defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Obliteratii moved away.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Masterson.
Masterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Obliteratii checks a low kick from Masterson.
Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obliteratii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Obliteratii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson tried to counter with a leg kick but Obliteratii avoided it.
Masterson walks into a straight right hand from Obliteratii.
Masterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obliteratii throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Masterson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obliteratii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masterson tries a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Obliteratii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obliteratii.
Masterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obliteratii's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obliteratii.#T1#
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Obliteratii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obliteratii counters with a body kick.
Masterson throws a low kick but Obliteratii moves out of range easily.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obliteratii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Obliteratii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Obliteratii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Obliteratii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obliteratii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obliteratii checks a leg kick.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obliteratii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii lands with a cross.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Obliteratii checks it.
Obliteratii raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Obliteratii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Masterson blocks it well.
Obliteratii tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Zeus Obliteratii's cut even more.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Masterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Masterson misses with a hook
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.#T3#
Obliteratii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obliteratii, right into the meat.
Obliteratii slips a jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson throws a low kick, looking for Obliteratii's leg but Obliteratii calmly moves out of range.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson drops his hands momentarily and Obliteratii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Obliteratii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obliteratii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obliteratii dips to his left and cracks Masterson with an uppercut!
Obliteratii lands a really nice looking cross but Masterson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obliteratii throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obliteratii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obliteratii throws out the jab.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
Obliteratii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obliteratii scrambles back to his feet.
Obliteratii misses with a straight left.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Obliteratii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Obliteratii is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obliteratii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick but Masterson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it
and Obliteratii counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Obliteratii moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Obliteratii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii scores with a leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a push kick but Masterson slaps the foot to one side.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Obliteratii's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii throws a shot to the body.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Obliteratii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Obliteratii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Obliteratii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Obliteratii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obliteratii slips a straight right by Masterson.
Obliteratii scores with a sloppy right hand. Masterson should have avoided that one.
Obliteratii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
Masterson jabs Obliteratii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Obliteratii, right into the meat.
Masterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Obliteratii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Masterson will feel that in the morning.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Masterson. #T2#
Obliteratii throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
A low kick from Masterson is predictable there
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obliteratii sizes up Masterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obliteratii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Obliteratii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obliteratii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Obliteratii is out of range.
Obliteratii feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down.
Obliteratii lands a lovely overhand right.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masterson throws a leg kick
enabling Obliteratii to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Obliteratii finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obliteratii.
Masterson tries a low kick but Obliteratii avoids it.
Obliteratii throws a leg kick which misses Masterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Masterson tries to avoid it.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Obliteratii counters with a thumping low kick.
Obliteratii misses the jab.
Masterson slips under a jab from Obliteratii.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a solid body kick.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obliteratii tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obliteratii throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Obliteratii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obliteratii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obliteratii lands with a good body shot.
Obliteratii scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick. #T4#
Obliteratii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obliteratii missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson tries to work over Obliteratii's front leg with a kick but Obliteratii checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Obliteratii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Obliteratii down.
Masterson with a jab.
Obliteratii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Obliteratii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target.
Obliteratii throws a front kick that sends Masterson stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Obliteratii shakes it off.
Masterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Obliteratii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus Obliteratii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obliteratii scores with a kick to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Obliteratii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obliteratii 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
A relieved looking Zeus Obliteratii 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: CEC 630
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Masterson counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Masterson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Masterson 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.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Masterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Masterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Masterson cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left. #T1#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masterson misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masterson scores with a hook.
Masterson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#T2#
Masterson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johnson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Masterson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johnson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentine Masterson!

Event: CEC 626
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Loveladdy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loveladdy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loveladdy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Loveladdy moves his leg out of the way.
Masterson throws a low kick but Loveladdy avoids it.
Loveladdy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Masterson swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Loveladdy counters with a crisp one two that drops Masterson! Loveladdy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Masterson to his feet! Masterson is in big trouble!
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loveladdy slips a jab from Masterson.
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Loveladdy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Loveladdy takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Loveladdy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Loveladdy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy is looking to counter punch.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson throws a low kick but Loveladdy avoids it.
Masterson thuds his right hand into Loveladdy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loveladdy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
And Loveladdy counters with a quick kick to the body but Masterson blocks it.#T2#
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Loveladdy counters with a crisp one two that drops Masterson! Loveladdy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Masterson to his feet! Masterson is in big trouble!
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson thumps Loveladdy with a low kick.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loveladdy moves away.
Loveladdy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loveladdy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Loveladdy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Masterson sizes up Loveladdy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Loveladdy is rocked!
Masterson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Loveladdy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Masterson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Loveladdy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: CEC 621
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Masterson moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker 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.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Masterson cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Masterson digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Masterson throws a right hand that Stoker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoker also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Masterson 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.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Stoker tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
As Masterson backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker 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.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Masterson tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson checks a low kick from Stoker.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.#T3#
Masterson needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Masterson misses.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Stoker throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Nice shot by Stoker.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masterson.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stoker is able to avoid easily.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Masterson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Masterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker slips a straight right by Masterson.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
It looked like Stoker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masterson.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker walks into a left hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker 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 Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker misses with a double jab. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson sizes up Stoker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masterson's calf.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Stoker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker misses the jab.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masterson lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker with a jab.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Masterson slips under a jab from Stoker.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Stoker. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Stoker with a jab.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Masterson slips a jab from Stoker.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoker's head.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stoker wants to slow Masterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that second round.
That's time! Stoker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker misses the jab.
Stoker defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker cracks Masterson with a good jab.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Stoker misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Masterson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Despite the aggression on Masterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Masterson.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Stoker lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masterson stalks Stoker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stoker's face. Stoker staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Stoker lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Stoker backing away here, and Masterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Masterson.
A cross from Stoker lands.#T3#
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Masterson pushes Stoker away with a front kick.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker misses with a body shot. #T4#
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masterson under the eye.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stoker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Masterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Masterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Masterson down.

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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 617
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stenbeck staying out of range there.
Stenbeck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenbeck throws out a leg kick but Masterson moves out of range and Stenbeck only half commits.
Stenbeck misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Stenbeck avoids it with no problem.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenbeck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stenbeck throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Stenbeck lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Stenbeck moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stenbeck scores with a jab.#T1#
Masterson misses with a hook. Stenbeck ducked under it nicely.
Stenbeck misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Stenbeck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Masterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stenbeck blocks a leg kick.
Stenbeck lands with a cross.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenbeck staying out of range there.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Masterson checks it.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stenbeck is able to avoid easily.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenbeck's hands.
Masterson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stenbeck throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Stenbeck moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenbeck.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenbeck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Stenbeck.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Stenbeck is out of range.
Stenbeck appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Stenbeck moved out of range nicely.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stenbeck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stenbeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stenbeck misses with a low kick.
Stenbeck throws a right hand that Masterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Masterson also avoids with ease.#T3#
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masterson thumps Stenbeck with a low kick.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenbeck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenbeck blocks a jab.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenbeck.
Masterson defending well as Stenbeck loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Stenbeck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenbeck throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Stenbeck throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Stenbeck moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Stenbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Masterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Masterson misses.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masterson avoids a kick to the body.
Stenbeck blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Stenbeck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson 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#
Masterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Stenbeck ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Stenbeck misses.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenbeck misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masterson misses with a hook
and Stenbeck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Stenbeck sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck backing away here, and Masterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Masterson misses with a hook. Stenbeck ducked under it nicely.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Some bone on bone action there as Stenbeck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stenbeck throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenbeck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stenbeck on the side of the head.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenbeck's head.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Stenbeck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenbeck misses with a wild combination. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
A jab from Stenbeck misses.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Masterson checks it.
Masterson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson wants to slow Stenbeck down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masterson swinging wildly here.
Masterson slips a straight right by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masterson. Masterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Stenbeck moved out of range.#T3#
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Stenbeck.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Stenbeck throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Stenbeck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson throws a low kick but Stenbeck avoids it.
Masterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Stenbeck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stenbeck lands with a right to the head.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson lands with a right to the head.
Stenbeck blocks an uppercut.
Masterson has Stenbeck pressed against the cage, preventing Stenbeck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masterson working aggressively here. #BC#
Stenbeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masterson defending well as Stenbeck loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Masterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stenbeck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson punishes Stenbeck's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Stenbeck slips the punch.
Stenbeck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenbeck, right into the meat.
A head kick by Masterson misses
and Stenbeck counters with a straight right hand.
Stenbeck throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenbeck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenbeck checks a leg kick.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stenbeck. Stenbeck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenbeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Stenbeck.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Stenbeck's head but Stenbeck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenbeck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Stenbeck checks it.#T1#
Stenbeck ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Stenbeck is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenbeck. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson slips a jab from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck misses the shot to the body.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stenbeck is out of range.
Stenbeck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenbeck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masterson is looking to slow Stenbeck down with leg kicks.
Stenbeck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenbeck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Stenbeck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masterson.
Stenbeck tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
Gustaf Stenbeck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stenbeck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stenbeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson walks into a jab.
Masterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Stenbeck misses its intended target.
Stenbeck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stenbeck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Stenbeck.
Stenbeck slips a straight right by Masterson.#T3#
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masterson lands with a right hand.
Masterson throws a head kick that Stenbeck semi-blocks.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Stenbeck.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Stenbeck.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Stenbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenbeck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson throws a jab when Stenbeck was well out of range.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenbeck throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson thuds his shin into the meat of Stenbeck's side.
Stenbeck misses with a body shot
and Masterson counters with a low kick, right behind Stenbeck 's knee.
A solid body kick from Stenbeck. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenbeck missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenbeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stenbeck. Stenbeck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stenbeck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stenbeck throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
Stenbeck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenbeck misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stenbeck blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenbeck.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentine Masterson.
Well Masterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: KOFC 120 - Slurper v Masterson
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Slurper misses with the combination.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Slurper misses with a few strikes there.
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Slurper throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slurper's knee momentarily.#CL#
Slurper closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Masterson 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.
Slurper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Slurper.
Slurper cracks Masterson with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Slurper moves into the clinch.
Slurper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Masterson lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Slurper.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slurper's elbow.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Slurper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Slurper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson. #BC2#
Masterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slurper lands a jab to Masterson's midsection.
Slurper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Slurper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper misses with an uppercut.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Slurper throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slurper.
Masterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slurper. That did some damage!#T2#
Slurper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Slurper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Slurper avoids it well.
Slurper tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slurper lands a nice looking body shot.
Slurper with a hook.
Slurper connects with a body shot.
Slurper wants to clinch.
Slurper backing away here, and Masterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slurper cracks Masterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Slurper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson lands a jab to Slurper's midsection.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Slurper moves out of range easily.
Slurper 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.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slurper was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Slurper tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Slurper tries to clinch there but Masterson circles away.
Slurper lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Slurper clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Slurper.
Slurper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson is trying to force a seperation but Slurper has the dominant position.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Masterson.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Slurper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slurper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
A short body shot lands from Slurper as the two fighters clinch.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Slurper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slurper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Slurper.
A body shot lands from Slurper.
Masterson looks winded!
Slurper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
Slurper misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper 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#
Slurper lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slurper.
Slurper lands an overhand right.
Slurper swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson defending well as Slurper loads up on a big left hand.
Slurper throws a right and a left that Masterson avoids nicely.
Slurper looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Slurper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slurper clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Slurper moved out of range.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Slurper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. Slurper looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slurper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.#T1#
Slurper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slurper lands a jab to the head.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson misses the jab.
Slurper tries to counter by clinching up but Masterson breaks away and moves out of range.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Slurper.
Slurper misses with a body shot.
Slurper blocks a head kick by Masterson.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson scores with a head kick. Slurper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Slurper closes the distance and pushes Masterson back into the cage.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Snot Slurper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slurper lands a nice shot to the body.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slurper misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Slurper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Slurper misses with a body punch. #T2#
Slurper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slurper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Slurper.
Masterson stalls.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slurper scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Slurper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Slurper scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slurper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slurper tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Slurper scores with a shot to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Masterson breaks the clinch. #T3#
Slurper lands a head shot.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slurper's hands.
Slurper misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson misses with a low kick as Slurper jumps back.
As Masterson tries to get set, Slurper tries to push him back and clinch up but Masterson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Slurper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slurper.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Slurper misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slurper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Masterson. #BC2#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL#
Slurper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slurper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slurper pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slurper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slurper lands a left hand.
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slurper.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slurper.
Slurper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson tries to stall but Slurper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snot Slurper dominated that second round.
That's time! Slurper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Good shot there by Slurper.
Masterson lands a nice hook to Slurper's body. Slurper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Slurper is out of range.
Slurper throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Slurper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slurper tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range.
Slurper lands with a good body shot.
Slurper scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slurper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Slurper instigates a clinch.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Slurper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Slurper.
Slurper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slurper swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Slurper cracks Masterson with a nice body shot.
Slurper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slurper lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Slurper lands with a right to the head.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slurper swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slurper lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Slurper.
Slurper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slurper.#ROC#
Masterson is rocked!
Slurper is leaning against Masterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Slurper.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Slurper struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Slurper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Masterson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Masterson drops to his knees and Slurper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Snot Slurper waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson stalks Knox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knox's face. Knox staggers backwards, shaken.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox throws a solid leg kick but Masterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knox.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox misses with a double jab
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox motions for Masterson to come forward. Knox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Knox punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Masterson 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.
Knox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Masterson jabs at Knox's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Masterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
Knox seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Masterson wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Knox throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Knox takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Knox takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knox 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 Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masterson lands with a nice body kick.
Masterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masterson works the jab nicely.
Knox is looking to wear down Masterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws out a leg kick but Masterson moves out of range and Knox only half commits. #T4#
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson 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#
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knox looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
Knox throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Masterson throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Masterson catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knox wants to slow Masterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Knox down.
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson cracks the inside of Knox's front leg.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts. #T3#
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masterson is able to avoid easily.
Masterson throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masterson takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.#T4#
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Knox slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Masterson slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Masterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Masterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson scores with a jab. Knox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.#T1#
Masterson misses the jab.
Knox throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Masterson throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masterson!
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Archibald Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Masterson.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Masterson cracks the inside of Knox's front leg. #T3#
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a hook.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Masterson clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Masterson lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson misses with a hook
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox throws a body kick that misses
and Masterson counters with a head kick. That will keep Knox thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: KOFC 114 - Fungus vs Murhaa 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Miller cracks Masterson with a good jab.
Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson lands an overhand right.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Masterson lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller staying out of range there.#T1#
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Masterson throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Miller misses.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Miller slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
We've been informed that Miller 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.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masterson - that will leave a mark!
Masterson jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Miller throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Masterson lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller slips a jab from Masterson.#T4#
Miller misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masterson defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller checks a low kick from Masterson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Masterson throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Masterson is predictable there
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller sizes up Masterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller misses with a straight left.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a nice body kick.
Masterson connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller closes the distance but Masterson moves to the side
and Masterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Masterson misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masterson under the eye.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson motions for Miller to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Masterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Miller 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. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masterson's head backwards.
Miller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Miller misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.#T3#
Masterson motions for Miller to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masterson's hands.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller catches Masterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masterson throws a leg kick but Miller checks it.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Masterson on the inside. #T4#
Miller slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masterson counters with a two punch combo.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masterson.
Miller wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masterson counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a right hand to the body.
Masterson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Masterson. Those never looked like landing.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masterson jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Miller throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Masterson throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson with a hook.
A big right from Miller misses. #T2#
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson slips under a jab.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Miller moves away from the strike by Masterson.
Masterson throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Miller misses.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Miller's front leg but catches the back leg as Miller tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. #T3#
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miller throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Masterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masterson taking a breather.
Miller working Masterson over with knees to the body.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine Masterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masterson, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!
Randy Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: KOFC 111 - Fungus vs Mirage
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Jeffries throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Jeffries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson 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.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jeffries throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jeffries scores with a jab.
Jeffries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson tries to move into range but Jeffries moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masterson catches Jeffries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jeffries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Jeffries does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Jeffries 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.
Jeffries checks a leg kick.
Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeffries swings widly with a right hand
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Masterson scores with a jab.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeffries unleashes a big counter combination but Masterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Jeffries saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masterson lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Masterson connects with a right hand. Jeffries shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Jeffries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeffries might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jeffries takes one to the side of the head.
Masterson cracks Jeffries with a good jab.
Jeffries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Masterson cracks Jeffries with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeffries blocks a jab.
Masterson scores with a one two! Jeffries had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jeffries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Jeffries throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffries moves away.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Jeffries slips the punch.
Jeffries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masterson with a body shot.
Masterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Jeffries moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws a combination that misses
and Jeffries counters with a nice body shot.
Jeffries blocks the body kick.
Jeffries unleashes a big counter combination but Masterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeffries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeffries takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Jeffries moves out of range.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeffries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeffries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masterson throws a body kick that misses
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jeffries .
Masterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Jeffries 's shoulder, as Jeffries tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Jeffries slips under a jab.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeffries swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jeffries tries to clinch up.
Jeffries slips a straight right by Masterson.
Jeffries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeffries on the side of the head.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffries manages to avoid it.
Jeffries wants to counter the offense by Masterson and move into the clinch position.
Masterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffries can do to turn this around?
Jeffries misses with a hook
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jeffries misses with a right hand
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson misses with a low kick as Jeffries jumps back.
Masterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeffries lands a slapping body shot.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Jeffries off balance momentarily.
Jeffries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jeffries stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jeffries stuns Masterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries wants to clinch
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Jeffries slips a jab from Masterson.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
Jeffries 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Jeffries catches Masterson right on the button with a cross.
Jeffries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeffries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jeffries jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Jeffries misses
and Masterson counters with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Jeffries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jeffries swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeffries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Jeffries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeffries .
Jeffries has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeffries 's head.
Jeffries throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson misses with a leg kick
and Jeffries counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Jeffries 's head back.
A big left from Jeffries misses.
Masterson connects with the punch.
Masterson connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jeffries might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masterson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffries misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffries is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeffries throws a right hand that misses
and Jeffries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeffries slips under a jab from Masterson.
Jeffries throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Jeffries 's head back.
Jeffries throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Jeffries checks a low kick from Masterson.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeffries throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a big head kick but Jeffries shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Jeffries as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
Jeffries defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Jeffries .
Masterson moves away from the strike by Jeffries .
Jeffries lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson digs a good hook to Jeffries 's body.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Jeffries misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries . Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeffries fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeffries connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jeffries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jeffries 's head.
Jeffries slips a straight right by Masterson.
Jeffries misses with a few strikes there.
Masterson lands the left hand.
Jeffries on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson throws a body punch but Jeffries moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jeffries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masterson. Masterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeffries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jeffries lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jeffries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson misses the jab.
Earl Jeffries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Jeffries .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jeffries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Jeffries misses the target.
Masterson misses with a hook
and Jeffries counters with a right hand to the body.
Jeffries lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeffries now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Jeffries . #T3#
Masterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Jeffries takes the fight into the clinch.
Masterson blocks an elbow strike.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masterson's defenses.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Jeffries lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeffries throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jeffries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeffries misses with a body punch.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jeffries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries lands an elbow that stopped Masterson in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Jeffries controls the action.
Jeffries misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch.
Masterson jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Masterson crashing down! Masterson tries to stagger back to his feet but Jeffries just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Masterson asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Jeffries !
A victorious Earl Jeffries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 107 - Fungus vs Murhaa
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Omarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Omarov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Omarov misses the target.
Omarov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Omarov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Masterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.
Omarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Omarov prevents Masterson from standing back up.
Masterson is positioning himself well to prevent Omarov advancing to mount.
Masterson gets back to full guard.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Omarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Omarov wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Omarov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
Masterson controlling Omarov's posture.
Omarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Omarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omarov grinds an elbow into Masterson's temple.
Omarov misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Omarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Omarov throws a strike aimed at the side of Masterson's head but Masterson avoids it well.
Masterson is not content to let Omarov control the position. #SUB#
Omarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Omarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masterson is looking to regain half guard here but Omarov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Omarov working away.
Masterson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Omarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Omarov misses with the ground and pound.
Omarov working the ground and pound from side control.
Omarov scoring with punches from side control.
Omarov throws an elbow but Masterson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Omarov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Omarov trying to control the position but Masterson is working away. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Omarov.
Masterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Omarov connects with a decent elbow.
Masterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Omarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Omarov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Masterson is avoiding damage well.
Masterson is trying to control Omarov's posture but Omarov avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Masterson's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Omarov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
That's time! Omarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Masterson sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Omarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omarov is looking to counter punch.
Masterson scores with a shot to the body.
Masterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Omarov.
Omarov staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Masterson.
Omarov slips a jab from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Omarov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Omarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson is looking to slow Omarov down with leg kicks. #T1#
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Omarov moved out of range nicely.
Omarov darts in looking for a takedown but Masterson gets double underhooks and turns Omarov into the cage.
Masterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Omarov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Omarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Omarov misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
Omarov feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Masterson tries to sprawl out of it but Omarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Omarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Omarov is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson connects with a leg kick. Omarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Omarov misses the jab.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson throws a hook but Omarov blocks it.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.
Omarov attempts a counter takedown but Masterson avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Omarov's head but Omarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Omarov's head.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Omarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omarov.
Masterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Omarov fails with the takedown.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Omarov checks it well.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Omarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson. #T4#
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Omarov saw it coming and moves away.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Omarov misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Omarov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Omarov moves out of range as Masterson strikes.#TD#
Omarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masterson is trying to stand back up but Omarov is controlling him
Omarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Omarov throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Omarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Omarov down.
Omarov misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Omarov tries for a takedown but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Omarov moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A low kick from Masterson misses #TD#
and Omarov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Omarov prevents Masterson from standing back up. #SUB#
Omarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jabbar Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Omarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Omarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Omarov stops Masterson from getting back to his feet.
Masterson trying to control here.
Omarov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Omarov with the ground and pound but Masterson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Masterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Masterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Omarov throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Omarov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Omarov's head.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. Omarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
Omarov lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson lands a body shot.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson throws a head kick that Omarov semi-blocks.
Omarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Masterson sprawls well. He's pushed Omarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Omarov attempts a counter takedown but Masterson avoids it well and moves away.
Omarov fails with the takedown.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Omarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omarov lands the left hand.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Omarov throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Omarov shoots in but Masterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masterson 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 Omarov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Omarov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Omarov looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KOFC 101 - Fungus vs Kromog
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Puller misses.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Puller checks a low kick from Masterson.
Puller looks to throw a body kick
and Masterson counters with an inside leg kick.
Puller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puller.
Puller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Puller lands with a shot to the body.
Masterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puller thumps Masterson with a low kick.
Puller throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Jab from Puller.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puller.
Puller looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Puller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Puller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson moves out of range of the body kick from Puller.
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puller lands a lovely overhand right.
Masterson lands a high kick!
Puller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masterson.
Masterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puller lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy body kick from Puller
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puller misses with an uppercut
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Puller counters with a nice uppercut.
Puller misses with a body kick.#T2#
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Puller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puller in his tracks.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it.
Puller is trying to counter with his kicks.
Puller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with a thumping low kick.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Puller backs away, Masterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Puller throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puller tries to land a body kick
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Masterson was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Masterson sends Puller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masterson is motioning to the referee to let Puller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Puller is rocked!
Puller lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Puller pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands. #BC#
Masterson breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Puller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Puller moved away.
Puller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Masterson blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puller doesn't seem phased though.
Puller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puller throws a sloppy body shot
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Puller throws a leg kick
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puller cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Puller is looking to land body kicks.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puller is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Puller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Puller. Beautiful body shot.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puller lands a slapping body shot.
Puller throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Puller moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puller is able to avoid easily.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Puller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Puller
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson avoids a kick to the body.
Puller slips a jab from Masterson.
A low kick from Masterson misses
and Puller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range. #CL2#
Puller pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Puller. #BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puller lands with a nice body punch.
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 Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puller wants to land a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Masterson works Puller's body with a nice hook.
Puller misses with an uppercut.
Puller tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Puller motions for Masterson to come forward. Puller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson slips a jab from Puller.
A big right from Puller misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puller, as that shot connected.
Masterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Puller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Masterson misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Puller clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Masterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Puller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puller lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Puller's head but Puller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puller misses with a body shot
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Puller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Puller.
Puller throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
A jab from Puller misses.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
Puller misses with a hook
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Puller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Puller is predictable there
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Puller.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Puller is out of range.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Puller moved away.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson cracks Puller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Puller works Masterson's body with a nice hook.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puller on the side of the head.
Puller throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puller thows a body kick. Masterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Puller.
As Puller backs away, Masterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Puller lands an overhand right.#T3#
Puller throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Puller connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson is looking to slow Puller down with leg kicks.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Puller looks to move away, Masterson throws a big counter combo but Puller just gets out of the way.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Puller is out of range.
Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Puller lands a body shot.
Puller cracks Masterson with an open hand slap.
Puller throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Puller checks it
and Puller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Puller moved out of range.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Puller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Puller looks to clinch
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puller.
Puller digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Puller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Puller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller is looking to chop away at Masterson's legs.
Puller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Puller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Puller stuns Masterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masterson 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 Puller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puller punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Masterson scores with a jab to the body.
Puller misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masterson scores with a shot to the body.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Masterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson misses with a straight right. #T1#
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Puller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Puller checks the leg kick.
Masterson misses with a leg kick
and Puller counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Puller. Beautiful body shot.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Puller misses the target.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puller replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Masterson blocks it well.
Puller lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puller thuds his right hand into Masterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puller misses with a left hand
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puller is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Masterson misses.
Puller throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Puller.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Puller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puller checks a leg kick.
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Puller tries to clinch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puller misses with a body kick.
Puller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Puller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson scores with a nice right hand.
Puller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puller misses with a hook #KD#
and Masterson counters with a nice right hand that sends Puller toppling to the canvas! Puller scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Masterson finish him?!
Puller is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Masterson and Puller falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Masterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valentine Masterson!

Event: KOFC 92 - Murhaa vs Cheek
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Masterson blocks the low kick.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reid is wise to it.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Reid 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.
Reid lands with a nice body kick.
Reid with a jab.
Reid avoids the head kick by Masterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Reid misses the target.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Reid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson. #T1#
Reid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masterson.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masterson's hands.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson walks into a stiff left hand from Reid.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
Masterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reid. That one must have hurt.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Reid.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Reid avoids the body shot from Masterson. #T2#
Reid scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid pushes Masterson away with a front kick.
Reid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masterson lands a jab.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid cracks Masterson with an open hand slap.
Reid scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reid if he has to take too many more of those.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Reid. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Reid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reid momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reid.
Masterson moves out of range as Reid throws a body kick.
Reid backing away here, and Masterson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Masterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Masterson blocks the low kick.
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reid tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid thuds a left hand into Masterson's body.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Reid throws a front kick that sends Masterson stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Reid.
Reid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick
and Reid counters with a right hand to the body.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Reid digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Reid tries to land a front kick but Masterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masterson misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Masterson flicks out a counter leg kick but Reid steps away.
Reid throws a lazy body kick
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Reid avoids it with no problem.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reid slips under a jab.
As Masterson backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Masterson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reid has got the better of the exchanges.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
Reid connects with a single shot there.
Reid jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson tries a low kick but Reid avoids it.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Reid blocks a low kick nicely.
Reid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid cracks the inside of Masterson's front leg. #T1#
Masterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reid.
Reid connects with an inside leg kick.
Reid moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Reid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reid to score with a decent uppercut.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Reid throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Reid lands a jab.
Reid scores with a sloppy right hand. Masterson should have avoided that one. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Masterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reid, as that shot connected.
Reid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reid keeps Masterson at a distance using the push kick.
Reid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Masterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid throws a head kick that half lands.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.#T3#
Masterson misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Reid misses the target.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reid throws a head kick that half lands.
Reid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid throws a low kick but Masterson avoids it.
Masterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Reid - just one landing.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reid.
A jab lands there for Reid.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Masterson catches Reid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson moves out of range of the body kick from Reid.
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Masterson blocks the leg kick.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Masterson as he checks the leg kick.
Reid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Masterson misses the jab.
Reid misses with a left hand
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reid misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Reid connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
Masterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reid.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Reid jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reid lands with a nice body kick.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid keeps Masterson at a distance using the push kick.
Reid blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Reid scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Reid throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Reid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masterson back to the cage. Reid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reid cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Reid finds 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!
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Reid sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice cross by Reid.#T2#
Masterson walks into a jab.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
Reid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Reid slips a jab from Masterson.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Reid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reid.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Masterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Reid misses with a hook to the body
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Masterson 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.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Reid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reid defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Reid scores with a nice head shot.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Reid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Masterson misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Masterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Reid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reid lands with a cross.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reid looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reid slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson takes one to the chin there.
Reid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a low kick, right behind Masterson 's knee.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Reid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reid feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Reid fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masterson just manages to avoid it.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masterson's calf.
Reid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Reid lands a jab to the head.
Masterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid blocks a low kick nicely.
Reid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Masterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Masterson. That snapped Reid's head back.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid throws a chopping leg kick but Masterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masterson tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson blocks a leg kick.
Reid scores with the left hand. Masterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reid is wise to it.
Reid misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Reid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Masterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Reid.
Reid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reid.
Masterson moves out of range as Reid throws a body kick.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reid lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
Reid walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.#T4#
Reid throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Reid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Reid tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masterson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid had his way with Valentine Masterson in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reid lands with an overhand left.
Reid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reid lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reid digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson checks a low kick from Reid.
Reid tried to score with a low kick but Masterson checks it.
Reid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Reid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masterson is out of range and Reid settles back down.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Masterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reid!
Masterson throws a low kick, looking for Reid's leg but Reid calmly moves out of range.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Reid throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reid lands an overhand right.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Reid.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jab from Reid.
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!
Reid lands a nice looking body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masterson lands a head kick!
Reid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Masterson sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.
Reid punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reid doesn't seem phased though.
Reid lands a front kick.#T3#
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Masterson tries to move into range but Reid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Masterson 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.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Reid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Reid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reid.
Reid misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.#T4#
Reid lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. Reid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masterson counters with an inside leg kick.
Reid digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reid looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Reid looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson slips under a jab from Reid.
Reid scoring well with a low kick there.
Reid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid retains his middleweight title!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Masterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Masterson feints a counter leg kick.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov scores with a hook.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masterson defends it nicely.
Masterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Omarov throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Omarov.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Omarov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Omarov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omarov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Omarov misses with a hook
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Omarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson thumps Omarov with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
Omarov moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Omarov slips under a jab.
Omarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Omarov cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Omarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Omarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.#KD2#
Masterson drops Omarov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Omarov looks back up at him and smiles so Masterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Omarov is rocked!
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Omarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Omarov throws a good cross that connects.
Omarov throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Omarov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Omarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
Omarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omarov.
Masterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Omarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omarov looking to sit in guard and control but Masterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Omarov has a closed guard, preventing Masterson from standing up.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Omarov throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Omarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masterson doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omarov checks a leg kick.
Omarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Omarov throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Omarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
The fighters circling - Omarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson misses with a hook
enabling Omarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jabbar Omarov's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Omarov ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Omarov looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Omarov. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Omarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Omarov trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Masterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely. #T3#
Omarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson has control of Omarov's left arm, preventing Omarov from doing any damage.
Omarov trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Omarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Omarov avoids it with no problem.
Omarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omarov connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
Omarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Omarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omarov tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Masterson scores with a nice right hand.
Omarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Omarov lands a jab to the head.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Omarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Omarov misses. #KD2#
Masterson sends Omarov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masterson is motioning to the referee to let Omarov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Omarov misses its intended target. #T1#
Omarov throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Omarov misses the target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Omarov avoids it with no problem.
Omarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Omarov.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Omarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omarov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big right from Omarov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.#T2#
Omarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Masterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson slips a jab from Omarov.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Omarov misses the jab.
Omarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omarov.
Omarov thows a left - swing and a 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!
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Omarov as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Omarov thinking.
Jabbar Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masterson connects with a body shot that sends Omarov's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Omarov misses the target.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omarov.
Omarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Masterson lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
Jabbar Omarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masterson delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Masterson lands a left and a right that send Omarov crashing to the mat, dazed. Masterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Omarov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valentine Masterson!

Event: KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Boxer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer moves to clinch but Masterson breaks away
and Masterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxer checks the leg kick.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Masterson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boxer! Masterson lets Boxer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Boxer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick
and Masterson counters with a big left hand that crumples Boxer! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentine Masterson!

Event: KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Prior scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Prior's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prior takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masterson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses.
Prior tries to circle away but Masterson has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
Prior misses with the head strike.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prior tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Prior back against the cage.
Masterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prior or not.
Prior is breathing heavily.
Prior blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Prior.
Prior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prior can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Prior has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prior's elbow.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Prior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson pushes Prior back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prior.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Prior is rocked!
I was talking to Prior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Prior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson lands a big right hand that drops Prior! The killer instinct kicks in and Masterson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Masterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: FFA 37: Monstrosity
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Preuss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masterson.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Preuss throws a lazy uppercut
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Masterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preuss wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
As Preuss tries to get set, Masterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Preuss manages to avoid the attempt.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson backing away here, and Preuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Preuss tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Masterson's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Preuss tries to clinch up.
Masterson cracks Preuss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masterson is looking to counter the offense by Preuss and move into the clinch.#CL#
Masterson gets a clinch.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Preuss misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Preuss scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Preuss blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Preuss.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Preuss trying to land knees to the body.
Preuss throws a head punch that misses.
Preuss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Preuss blocks the elbow strike.
Preuss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Masterson.
Preuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Preuss throws a head punch that misses.
Preuss blocking some punches.
Preuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Preuss - that landed with a thud.
Preuss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Preuss can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Preuss has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson. #T2#
Preuss blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preuss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike.
Preuss misses with the head strike.
Preuss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preuss's elbow.
Preuss is looking to control Masterson's arms but Masterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Preuss has his back to the cage.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Preuss.
Masterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Preuss.
Preuss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Preuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Masterson. #KD#
Masterson drops Preuss onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Preuss is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Preuss is rocked!#T3#
Masterson avoiding damage as Preuss throws knees to the body.
Preuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Masterson dips a shoulder and cracks Preuss with a mighty uppercut! Preuss falls back against the cage and Masterson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Preuss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Masterson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: FFA 34: Brutality
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Masterson.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Masterson pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it. #T1#
A short left from Masterson.
Masterson pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
A short right from Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
Masterson pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike.
Masterson digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Masterson. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Masterson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Brown! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Masterson is unloading with more strikes now! Brown drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Masterson.
Masterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Masterson tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Masterson's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez. #T1#
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson lands with a nice body kick.
Masterson defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Masterson throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Masterson slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson throws a counter high kick but Sanchez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Masterson should have avoided that one.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Masterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Masterson had a free shot at his head there.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3##CL#
Masterson moves into the clinch.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Masterson on the inside. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards. #KD#
Masterson drops Sanchez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sanchez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Masterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sanchez to his knees! Masterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!

Event: Embrace FC 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Masterson throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Masterson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson prevents Masterson from improving his position.
Masterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Masterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has passed into side control.#T1#
Anderson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Masterson is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Masterson is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it. #T2#
Anderson advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Masterson bucks and avoids them well.
Masterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masterson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masterson is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Anderson has control of Masterson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masterson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Masterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masterson is bucking up trying to escape but Anderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Masterson frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Masterson has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Masterson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anderson. #SUB#
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Masterson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Masterson shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Masterson is having none of it.
Anderson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hades Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Masterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masterson defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Masterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Masterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Masterson lands.
Masterson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Masterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Masterson scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Hades Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Masterson, which made it look bad.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masterson sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Masterson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Anderson successfully pulls guard.
Masterson looking to pass the guard.
Masterson wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hades Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Masterson is sitting in close to Anderson's body. Anderson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Masterson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Masterson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hades Anderson!

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