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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson has chosen Legend of Back Wind as his entrance music. Kevin Masterson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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199 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer has Masterson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sawyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masterson wants the takedown. Sawyer is fighting it off but Masterson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sawyer's guard against the ropes.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sawyer has a closed guard, preventing Masterson from standing up.
Masterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sawyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masterson trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawyer scores a takedown into full mount!
Sawyer prevents Masterson from getting the reversal.
Sawyer wants to take his opponent's back but Masterson doesn't allow it.
Sawyer lands a big elbow.
Masterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sawyer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sawyer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Masterson turns into him and now he's in Sawyer's guard.
Masterson throws a strike but Sawyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sawyer preventing the sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masterson looking to control.
Sawyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sawyer throws a strike but Masterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sawyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up.
Masterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson stopping the sweep attempt from Sawyer.
Sawyer is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sawyer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masterson's half guard.
Sawyer trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson wants to control but Sawyer passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Masterson is defending well.
Masterson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masterson gets back to full guard.
Masterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sawyer is one step ahead there.
Masterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
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 Tom Sawyer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Masterson trying to control the position but instead, Sawyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masterson into the ropes.
Masterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sawyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Masterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sawyer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson is trying to keep Sawyer in close.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masterson is on top in guard.
Sawyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sawyer is retaining full guard.
Sawyer has his foot on Masterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Masterson stopping the sweep attempt from Sawyer.
Masterson wants to pass the guard but Sawyer is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Masterson from controlling successfully.
Masterson postures up.
Masterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sawyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sawyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sawyer is in Masterson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sawyer forces his way into half guard.
Masterson is pressing down on Sawyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Sawyer from controlling successfully.
Sawyer postures up.
Masterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sawyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sawyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sawyer postures up.
Masterson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sawyer passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawyer is looking to advance position but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson is trying to stand back up but Sawyer is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masterson wants to improve his position but Sawyer is controlling well.
Masterson manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Sawyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sawyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masterson darts in and clinches Sawyer up against the ropes.
Sawyer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Masterson is trying to keep an underhook but Sawyer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sawyer is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sawyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Masterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sawyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Masterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masterson throwing shots but Sawyer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sawyer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Masterson from controlling successfully.
Masterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sawyer wants to sweep here but Masterson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sawyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawyer, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sawyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Masterson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sawyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masterson's guard.
Sawyer stands up over Masterson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tom Sawyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Masterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sawyer is aware though and is defending well.
Masterson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sawyer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sawyer is now in Masterson's guard. A big mistake from Masterson there, giving up the dominant position!
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Sawyer won't allow Masterson to sweep him here.
Sawyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sawyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masterson is keeping the position for now.
Masterson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Tom Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sawyer wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Tom Sawyer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sawyer as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sawyer trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Kevin Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masterson prevents Sawyer from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sawyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Sawyer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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