PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Masajada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhdoom has chosen The Rocky Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Masajada
vs
Makhdoom

179 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Makhdoom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhdoom scores with a hook to the body. Masajada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makhdoom stuns Masajada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makhdoom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masajada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makhdoom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masajada circles away.
Makhdoom tries a head kick but it misses.
Makhdoom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masajada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makhdoom misses with a wild combination.
Makhdoom moves out of range as Masajada strikes.
Masajada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Omar Makhdoom has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhdoom throws out a loose jab but Masajada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhdoom is looking to chop away at Masajada's legs.
Masajada loads up on a big right hand but Makhdoom slips the punch.
Makhdoom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makhdoom blocks the body kick.
Masajada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makhdoom.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makhdoom connects with a solid leg kick.
Masajada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makhdoom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masajada blocks a head kick by Makhdoom.
Masajada scoring well with a low kick there.
Makhdoom looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Masajada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makhdoom shoots in for a double leg but Masajada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masajada throws a push kick but Makhdoom slaps the foot to one side.
Masajada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhdoom.
Daniel Masajada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Makhdoom.
Makhdoom looks to throw the jab but Masajada is out of range.
Masajada throws the kick towards the body but Makhdoom avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhdoom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhdoom.
Masajada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masajada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom thows a body shot but no joy.
Masajada throws a body kick that misses.
Masajada lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makhdoom backs up against the cage.
Masajada is looking to score with low kicks.
Masajada tries a low kick but Makhdoom avoids it.
Masajada misses with the combination.
Masajada blocks the body kick.
Masajada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makhdoom slips under a jab.
Makhdoom ducks under a wild hook from Masajada.
Makhdoom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makhdoom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Makhdoom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masajada to the mat! Masajada manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masajada is adopting a defensive guard.
Makhdoom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masajada is keeping the position for now.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Masajada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhdoom is controlling him.
Makhdoom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masajada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makhdoom's best efforts.
Masajada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makhdoom on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhdoom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Makhdoom trying to mount his opponent but Masajada defends it.
Makhdoom trying to control from half guard but Masajada is working away.
Masajada trying to hold on to Makhdoom's head to control him but Makhdoom postures up.
Makhdoom is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Makhdoom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masajada controlling the position.
Masajada looking to control.
Makhdoom trying to control but Masajada is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Masajada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Makhdoom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Makhdoom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masajada counters with a solid body kick.
Makhdoom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masajada was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhdoom.
Masajada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masajada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makhdoom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masajada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Makhdoom misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masajada. Makhdoom shrugs it off though.
Masajada explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Masajada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masajada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makhdoom.
Masajada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makhdoom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masajada throws a wild body kick that Makhdoom sees coming a mile off.
Makhdoom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhdoom blocks a head kick by Masajada.
Masajada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masajada lands with a shot to the body.
Masajada pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Makhdoom both land. Nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masajada.
Daniel Masajada is winning the standup battle so far.
Masajada throws a front kick that sends Makhdoom stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makhdoom is defended easily by Masajada.
Masajada looks to land a body kick but Makhdoom moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Masajada. No joy for Makhdoom on that attempt.
Masajada looks for the body kick but Makhdoom saw that one coming.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhdoom. Masajada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masajada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masajada tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Masajada does no damage.
Makhdoom throws a combination that misses
and Masajada counters with a good low kick that Makhdoom was not able to check.
Masajada throws a head kick that Makhdoom semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.

Makhdoom gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Makhdoom prevents Masajada from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Makhdoom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masajada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makhdoom working away.
Makhdoom tries to score with some ground and pound. Masajada controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Makhdoom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Makhdoom working the ground and pound.
Makhdoom tries to advance to mount but Masajada denies him.
Makhdoom trying to control the action but Masajada is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masajada - that will leave a mark!
Masajada throws a right hand that Makhdoom ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhdoom also avoids with ease.
Masajada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makhdoom will feel that in the morning.
Masajada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makhdoom counters with a two punch combo.
Masajada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniel Masajada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masajada checks a leg kick.
Masajada misses with the combination.
Makhdoom connects with a looping right hand.
Makhdoom swinging wildly here.
A big left from Masajada misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhdoom misses with a shot to the body
and Masajada counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makhdoom's knee momentarily.
Makhdoom slips a jab from Masajada.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masajada, right into the meat.
A low kick from Makhdoom misses
and Masajada counters with a left and a right that stings Makhdoom.
Masajada throws a hook but Makhdoom blocks it.
Makhdoom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masajada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makhdoom's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Masajada throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makhdoom's head.
Daniel Masajada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masajada moves out of range of the body kick.
Masajada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makhdoom.
Daniel Masajada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Makhdoom.
A big left from Masajada misses.
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makhdoom lands a right hook to the body.
Makhdoom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhdoom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masajada at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Masajada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Omar Makhdoom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masajada.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body.
Masajada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Makhdoom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Makhdoom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masajada wants to improve his position but Makhdoom is controlling well.
Masajada taking some punishment here, with Makhdoom in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Makhdoom seems content to control.
Makhdoom prevents Masajada from standing back up.
Makhdoom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Makhdoom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom wants to pass to mount but Masajada is defending the position.
Makhdoom is keen to just control but Masajada is a slippery customer.
Makhdoom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhdoom trying to control from Masajada's half guard. Masajada has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Masajada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masajada gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makhdoom counters with a nice uppercut.
Masajada throws a big shot that misses.
Makhdoom misses with a leg kick.
Makhdoom throws a head kick that Masajada semi-blocks.
Masajada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhdoom shoots for a double leg takedown but Masajada sprawls well. He's pushed Makhdoom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masajada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhdoom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhdoom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masajada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makhdoom throws out a leg kick but Masajada moves out of range and Makhdoom only half commits.
Masajada throws a hook but Makhdoom blocks it.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Makhdoom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhdoom thows a body shot but no joy.
Masajada scoring well with a low kick there.
Masajada throws a series of punches but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Makhdoom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masajada misses with a low kick as Makhdoom jumps back.
Makhdoom throws a head kick but Masajada moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom looks to land a combination but Masajada avoids it well.
Masajada throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masajada scores with a kick to the body.
Masajada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masajada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick
and Masajada counters with a series of strikes. Makhdoom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makhdoom thows a leg kick but Masajada checks it
and Masajada counters with a head kick. That will keep Makhdoom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Omar Makhdoom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhdoom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masajada momentarily.
Masajada misses with a wild combination.
Makhdoom wants to land a leg kick but Masajada is out of range.
Makhdoom blocks the body kick.
Makhdoom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makhdoom thows a leg kick but Masajada checks it
and Masajada counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masajada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makhdoom fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Masajada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Makhdoom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masajada lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Masajada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makhdoom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makhdoom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masajada.
Makhdoom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
Makhdoom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makhdoom duly obliges.
Masajada thows a body kick. Makhdoom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masajada throws a leg kick which misses Makhdoom's front leg but catches the back leg as Makhdoom tries to avoid it.
Makhdoom lands a nice looking body shot.
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
Makhdoom throws a chopping leg kick but Masajada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makhdoom shoots in but Masajada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniel Masajada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masajada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masajada.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omar Makhdoom.
I think Masajada 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Masajada!