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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 1220 p4p, 638 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 107 p4p, 58 weight class). Masters comes into the arena with Enter the Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Slash Shredder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid Muay Thai
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Olympic wrestler
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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 16 - 12 - 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 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Shredder, which made it look bad.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shredder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masters seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shredder stuns Masters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense.
Shredder connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shredder tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Shredder.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters misses with a double jab.
Shredder connects with a looping right hand.
Shredder throws a good cross that connects.
Masters needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Shredder finds it's target.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters connects with a jab.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shredder lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Shredder there.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shredder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shredder works Masters's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Masters's body.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shredder cracks Masters with a good jab.
Masters walks into a jab.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Masters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Masters takes one on the button.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Shredder misses
and Shredder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shredder connects with a body shot that sends Masters's belly button to the back.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Shredder.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Masters's head back.
Masters misses with a hook.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shredder takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shredder stuffs the takedown attempt from Masters. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters is looking to clinch but Shredder is avoiding it.
Shredder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shredder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shredder with a jab.
Shredder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shredder sprawls and moves away.
Masters wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Shredder lands a slapping body shot.
Shredder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Shredder.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shredder punishes Masters's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder sizes up Masters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masters walks into a jab.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Masters's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Masters might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shredder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Masters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Masters. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shredder takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder jabs at Masters's body.
Slash Shredder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shredder connects with a single shot there.
Masters avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Millard Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder stuns Masters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masters shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Masters was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shredder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masters but great work by Shredder.
Masters tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shredder presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder prevents Masters from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shredder avoids the attempt from Masters to control.
Masters can't escape the position.
Shredder tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Masters is looking to get to half guard.
Masters looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Masters tries to roll but Shredder sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Masters breaks Shredder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Masters stands and throws Shredder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Masters controlling from side mount.
Shredder regains half guard there - taking advantage of Masters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shredder has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masters avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Masters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shredder did well to prevent Masters getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shredder won't allow Masters to pass to mount.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters prevents Shredder from standing back up.
Shredder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is keen to just control but Shredder is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is pressing down on Shredder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shredder is holding on for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shredder lunges at Masters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masters's hand.
Shredder scores with a jab. Masters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Shredder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shredder.
Shredder throws out a powerful jab.
Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shredder, pushing him back against the cage.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masters drags the fight down to the ground.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder tries to stand but Masters is controlling from the bottom.
Masters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shredder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Shredder is proving a slippery customer.
Masters is looking for a triangle here but Shredder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shredder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder gets to mount! Masters was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shredder is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Millard Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder tries to get up but Masters was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
Shredder keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet but Masters passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shredder 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
Millard Masters was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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