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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Masterson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Masterson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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183 cm
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193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chips shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Masterson as Chips shoots in.
Masterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson swings for the body but Chips moves out of range.
Masterson throws a right hand that Chips ducks under and follows up with a left that Chips also avoids with ease.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Chips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Chips shoots in and drives through. Masterson sprawls well.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Chips shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chips showed some decent athleticism there.
Chips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Chips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masterson's head.
Masterson is looking for a sweep. Chips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masterson wants to control but Chips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chips trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chips.
Chips ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Chips avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Chips shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masterson is trying to defend but Chips finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chips thows a huge punch but Masterson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips is keen to just control but Masterson is a slippery customer.
Masterson is trying to control but can't.
Masterson tries to roll over but Chips keeps him under control.
Masterson taking some punishment here, with Chips in his half guard.
Masterson wants to improve his position but Chips is controlling well.
Chips controlling the action here.
Chips is nestled in close to Masterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chips.
Chips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
Chips slips a nice elbow through Masterson's hands, connecting with Masterson's forehead.
Chips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chips is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chips throws a strike but Masterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Chips dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Chips shoots for a takedown but Masterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masterson punishes Chips's body with a nice straight punch.
Chips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chips doesn't seem bothered though.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson is looking to wear down Chips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chips trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Chips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chips is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Chips trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson is looking to stand up but Chips won't let him.
Chips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masterson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chips is breathing heavily.
Masterson is looking to stand up but Chips won't let him.
Chips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masterson trying to control but Chips is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masterson thuds his right hand into Chips's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masterson leaves Chips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
Masterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masterson as he avoids it easily.
Chips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chips.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Chips's ribs.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masterson!
Chips walks into a straight right hand from Masterson.
Masterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chips ducks right into an uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chips manages to avoid it.
Masterson lands with a cross.
Chips avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Masterson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Chips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
A shot to de liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
Masterson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masterson as he jumps to the side.
Chips looks for a takedown but Masterson sprawls well.
A jab from Masterson does it's job there.
Masterson lands a jab.
Chips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masterson avoids it really well and circles away.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Chips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chips has time to react.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masterson scores with a one two! Chips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masterson.
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ted Chips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chips blocks a head kick by Masterson.
Masterson throws a one two combo.
Masterson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson swings for the body but Chips moves out of range.
Masterson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chips was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Chips throws a nice looking combination but Masterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chips shoots for a takedown but Masterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to avoid it but Chips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masterson to the ground. Masterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
James Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chips feints and as Masterson raises his hands in defense, Chips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chips is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masterson blocks Chips's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Chips is squirming around, avoiding Masterson's attempts to control the action.
Masterson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Masterson tries to control but Chips wriggling away.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chips is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Masterson!
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RATING
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