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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 2106 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Valerio Falto (ranked 226 p4p, 145 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valerio Falto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falto slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falto! But no joy.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falto's guard.
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masters is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masters controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falto working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masters passes into half guard.
Masters seems to be working for a kimura but Falto defends the submission attempt.
Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falto wants to get back to full guard.
Falto looking for submissions off his back.
Falto is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Masters 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.
Masters'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
Falto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masters is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Falto to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters throws a series of punches but Falto avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that round.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falto stuffs the takedown.
Falto throws a big shot that misses.
Masters throws a right and a left that Falto avoids nicely.
Masters feints and as Falto raises his hands in defense, Masters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Falto working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
Masters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Falto is keeping the position.
Masters trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Falto sneaks back into half guard.
Falto tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falto can do to turn this around?
Masters wants to finish this one by submission but Falto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masters.
Falto working to try and regain half guard.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Masters prevents Falto from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters controlling his opponent.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Masters has a good base and remains in mount.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters controlling the position easily from mount.
Masters has hold of Falto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Falto is working to get back to half guard.
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Falto is looking to improve his position but Masters isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Falto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Falto shrugs it off.
Falto tries to reverse the position but Masters maintains control.
Falto wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Masters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falto is just riding it out for now. Masters eventually gives up the hold.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Falto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters throws a right hand that Falto ducks under and follows up with a left that Falto also avoids with ease.
As Masters backs off Falto throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masters controlling the action here.
Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters controlling the action here.
Falto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masters trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Falto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Falto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Falto is proving a slippery customer.
Masters is looking for a triangle but Falto pushes his legs off easily.
Falto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falto passes Masters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Masters could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Falto has cracked it and Masters is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Falto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valerio Falto!
A victorious Valerio Falto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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hype
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