PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Banuello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Banuello
vs
Masters

190 cm
22
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Banuello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masters lands a high kick to the side of Banuello's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Masters dives into guard, looking to finish.

Banuello is rocked!

It looks like Antonio Banuello has been cut.
Masters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banuello's guard.
Oh Banuello is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banuello seems to have got his legs back now.

Banuello has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Masters off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banuello throws out the jab.

Masters knocks Banuello to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Banuello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masters throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Masters in side control, throwing shots but Banuello defends.
Masters tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Banuello isn't going anywhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuello manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Banuello trying to control the pace.
Masters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Banuello prevents Masters from improving his position.
Masters is in trouble now - Banuello has advanced to mount!
Banuello controlling the pace for now.
Masters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Banuello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masters is looking to escape.
Banuello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banuello trying to control but Masters is having none of it.
Banuello could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banuello controlling the pace for now.
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Banuello has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Banuello.
Banuello trying to control but Masters is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Antonio Banuello just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Banuello fails to land with a series of punches.
Banuello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banuello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banuello throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banuello needs to keep his hands up - Masters had a free shot at his head there.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banuello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters sprawls well. Masters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banuello gets slowly back to his feet.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banuello is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a series of punches but Banuello moves out of range.
Banuello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Banuello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banuello blocks a jab.
Masters cracks the inside of Banuello's front leg.
Masters stalks Banuello and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banuello's face. Banuello staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters tries to bum rush Banuello with a series of wild strikes but Banuello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters tries to bum rush Banuello with a series of wild strikes but Banuello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters looks to land a combination. Banuello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Banuello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banuello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banuello leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banuello tries for a takedown but Masters manages to get underhooks.
Masters has had enough of the clinch but Banuello keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Banuello's cut.
That's time! Banuello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big left from Masters misses.
The fighters circling - Banuello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Masters. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Banuello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
Banuello throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Banuello jabs at Masters's body.
Banuello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masters at a distance.
Banuello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banuello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Banuello moves into the clinch successfully.

Banuello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banuello connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Banuello takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banuello is working for takedown but Masters is calmly controlling the position for now.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banuello's efforts to push away.
Masters wants to break free but Banuello has control.
Masters gets underhooks to prevent Banuello's takedown attempt.
Banuello has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Banuello. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuello has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Banuello has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Masters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Banuello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masters just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banuello tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Masters working hard to break the clinch.
Banuello tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Banuello blocks with his arms.
Banuello is trying to break free.
Banuello has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Banuello pulls Masters into guard.
Banuello wants to stand and escape but Masters is having none of it.
Masters tries to stand but Banuello is controlling from the bottom.

Banuello pushes Masters off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Banuello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banuello is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.
Banuello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Banuello has the dominant position.
Banuello taking a breather.
Masters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banuello has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Masters can't break the clinch.
Masters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Banuello has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
Banuello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banuello looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banuello.
Masters misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banuello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banuello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but Banuello is blocking nicely.
Banuello wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Banuello works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banuello wants a takedown but no success here.
Masters prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masters lands a shoulder strike.
Masters wants to break free but Banuello has control.
Banuello working hard to break the clinch.
Banuello wants to break free but Masters has control.
Banuello can't break the clinch.
Masters prevents Banuello from breaking the clinch.
Banuello tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Banuello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banuello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Masters tries to circle away but Banuello has him pinned against the cage.
Banuello has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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.
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Banuello has double underhooks.
Banuello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Banuello working hard to break the clinch.
Masters is trying to break free.
Masters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banuello is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Banuello tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Banuello blocks with his arms.
Masters is trying to stall.
Banuello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masters up against the cage.
Masters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banuello is keeping busy.

Masters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banuello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.

Banuello closes the distance and pushes Masters back into the cage.
Banuello is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banuello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Banuello dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Banuello's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Banuello dodges the punch combination from Masters.
Masters leaves Banuello with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters throws a series of punches but Banuello moves out of range.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Banuello moved out of range.
Banuello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antonio Banuello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters misses with the combination.
Banuello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masters as he jumps to the side.
Banuello avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banuello's corner calls for a 1-2. Banuello obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Banuello.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters throws a right hand that Banuello ducks under and follows up with a left that Banuello also avoids with ease.

Banuello closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Banuello working hard to break the clinch.
Masters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banuello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masters up against the cage.
Banuello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Banuello has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banuello wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Banuello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Banuello has double underhooks.
Banuello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banuello is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Banuello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Masters has Banuello pressed against the cage, preventing Banuello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banuello keeps control of Masters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Banuello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuello has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masters trying to stall but Banuello improves his position.
Banuello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banuello slowing the pace effectively.
Masters can't break the clinch.
Banuello wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Banuello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banuello is defending well for now.
Banuello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.

Banuello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters scores with a jab.
Banuello misses with a wild combination.
Masters swats away the attempt to clinch by Banuello.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banuello throws out the jab.
Masters looks to land a combination but Banuello avoids it well.

Banuello closes the distance and pushes Masters back into the cage.
Banuello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Banuello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banuello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masters's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters prevents a takedown attempt there.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banuello avoids it.
Banuello working hard to break the clinch.
Banuello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.

Banuello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banuello slips a jab from Masters.
Masters misses with a double jab.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banuello shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Masters moves forwards but Banuello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banuello defending well as Masters loads up on a big left hand.
Banuello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Masters counter with a right hand.
Masters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banuello thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banuello.
Banuello tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banuello looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters misses with a double jab.
Banuello lands a nice shot to the body.
Masters throws a head kick that half lands.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antonio Banuello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banuello slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
Banuello tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Masters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banuello with a jab.
Banuello scores with the left hand. Masters knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banuello on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banuello lands a two punch combo.
Banuello misses with an uppercut.
Banuello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Banuello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banuello 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Banuello!