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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Weenis McGuinty (ranked 3263 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Gregory Masterson (ranked 360 p4p, 436 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Weenis McGuinty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson digs a good hook to McGuinty's body.
Masterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuinty clinches with his opponent.
McGuinty wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuinty blocks a body shot from Masterson.
McGuinty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
McGuinty fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weenis McGuinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinty tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masterson lands an elbow inside that McGuinty shrugs off.
It looks like Weenis McGuinty has been cut.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuinty controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
McGuinty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuinty's brow.
McGuinty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson gets through McGuinty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuinty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuinty controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuinty tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masterson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuinty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuinty blocks it with crossed arms.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuinty controls the action.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuinty blocks an uppercut.
McGuinty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterson after a bit of a struggle.
McGuinty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masterson misses with a knee strike.
McGuinty is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuinty is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masterson obliges.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses.
McGuinty is looking for a takedown.
McGuinty blocking some punches.
McGuinty blocks the elbow strike.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Masterson.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.
McGuinty jumps guard and drags Masterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
McGuinty is working an open guard so Masterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masterson throws a hook but McGuinty blocks it.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
McGuinty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masterson.
Donk. Masterson catches McGuinty right on the button with a cross.
Masterson delivers a nice body kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
McGuinty feinted with a counter takedown.
Masterson throws a hook but McGuinty avoids it easily.
Gregory Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuinty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masterson defends well and McGuinty ends up having to push Masterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuinty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuinty's defenses.
Masterson lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuinty won't want to take too many of those.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuinty backwards.
McGuinty is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
Masterson lands a body shot.
A short left from Masterson.
McGuinty is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson presses McGuinty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Masterson.
McGuinty is breathing heavily.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuinty takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGuinty is looking for a takedown.
Masterson stalling against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson scores with a knee to the head.
McGuinty is rocked!
Masterson dips a shoulder and cracks McGuinty with a mighty uppercut! McGuinty falls back against the cage and Masterson unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuinty 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 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!
A very excited looking Gregory Masterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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