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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Newsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Newsom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masterson wants to clinch.
Newsom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newsom, pushing him back against the cage.
Newsom being controlled against the cage.
Masterson jumps into guard, dragging Newsom to the mat.
Masterson is looking for a triangle but Newsom pushes his legs off easily.
Masterson is pulling down on Newsom's head to control his posture.
Newsom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newsom's guard.
Masterson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Newsom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Newsom tries to get out of the position.
Newsom is looking to stand up but Masterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Newsom is working an open guard so Masterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newsom walks away with a smile on his face. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newsom throws a series of punches but Masterson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Newsom as he connects with a hook.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newsom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Newsom.
Chris Newsom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson shoots in for a double leg but Newsom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Newsom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masterson momentarily.
Newsom throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newsom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newsom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsom leaves Masterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chris Newsom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Masterson.
Newsom lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Masterson tries to clinch up.
Masterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newsom pinned against the cage. Newsom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masterson looks gassed!
Masterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Newsom's guard.
Newsom wants to sweep here but Masterson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masterson wants to stand but Newsom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newsom is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up.
Newsom wants to stand up but Masterson is controlling him.
Newsom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masterson is one step ahead there.
Newsom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masterson on the ground.
That's four 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.
Masterson gets to his feet. Newsom looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A decent looking cross lands there for Newsom.
Masterson fails to land the takedown.
Newsom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newsom throws a combination. Masterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masterson shoots in for a double leg but Newsom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newsom stuns Masterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newsom misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Newsom throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.
Chris Newsom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Newsom circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newsom throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newsom thows a body shot but no joy.
Newsom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newsom takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Newsom.
Newsom lands with an overhand left.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newsom lands a jab to Masterson's midsection.
Masterson dives in and grabs Newsom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Newsom pushes down on Masterson's head and hops out.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsom misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Newsom lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Newsom misses the target.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Masterson shoots in but Newsom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newsom counters with a one-two to the body.
Newsom throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Newsom counter with a right hand.
Chris Newsom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Masterson.
Newsom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Newsom lands the left hand.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Newsom coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Newsom.
John Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Newsom. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newsom catches Masterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Newsom sprawls well. He's pushed Masterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newsom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newsom throws a right hand that Masterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Masterson also avoids with ease.
Newsom throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newsom.
Newsom leaves Masterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsom lands with a cross.
Newsom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Newsom misses.
A big left from Newsom misses.
Newsom throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Newsom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masterson walks into a straight right hand from Newsom.
Masterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Newsom misses with a few strikes there.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Newsom.
Newsom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masterson in his tracks.
Newsom loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newsom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Newsom misses with a looping left.
Newsom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Newsom throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Newsom misses.
Newsom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newsom lands a nice hook to Masterson's body. Masterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newsom swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newsom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson tries for a takedown but Newsom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newsom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsom tries to break free but Masterson pushes him back against the cage.
Newsom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsom scores with a one two! Masterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newsom scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newsom lands a glancing blow to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newsom.
Newsom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newsom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newsom misses with an uppercut.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but Newsom shows good takedown defense.
Masterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newsom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Newsom dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Newsom throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Newsom is trying to break the clinch but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Masterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newsom swivels and escapes.
Newsom lunges at Masterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masterson's hand.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chris Newsom is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Masterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Newsom controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newsom wants to get back to his feet but Masterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsom working a defensive guard here.
Newsom is wriggling around but Masterson manages to pass to half guard.
Newsom is looking to improve his position.
Masterson decides to return to a standing position.
Masterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newsom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newsom misses with a double jab.
Newsom throws a series of punches but Masterson moves out of range.
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.
Newsom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newsom wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris Newsom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Masterson.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newsom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newsom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Newsom tries to break free but Masterson pushes him back against the cage.
Newsom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newsom tries to break free but Masterson pushes him back against the cage.
Newsom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Newsom wants to get back to striking at distance but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Newsom blocks it.
Newsom is trying to break the clinch but Masterson is controlling him.
Masterson can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsom keeps control of Masterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Newsom tries to break the clinch but Masterson is controlling the position.
Masterson manages to break the clinch.
Newsom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Newsom misses.
Newsom misses with an uppercut.
Newsom throws a series of punches but Masterson moves out of range.
Newsom misses with a body shot.
Masterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Newsom counter with a right hand.
Newsom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Newsom coming out on top.
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.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newsom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newsom.
Newsom throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newsom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newsom connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newsom, as that shot connected.
Newsom lands a jab to the head.
Masterson misses with a takedown
and Newsom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masterson thinking.
Newsom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newsom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris Newsom.
I think Newsom 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Newsom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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