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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guga Baloteli (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.
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230 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 London, Troy Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guga Baloteli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baloteli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Baloteli misses.
Baloteli lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Troy Masters has been cut.
Masters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baloteli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Baloteli throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters really is a fat lump.
Baloteli tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Baloteli looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Baloteli lands a jab-cross combination.
Baloteli tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Baloteli throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Baloteli tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Baloteli.
A bone on bone clash there as Baloteli blocks the leg kick.
Baloteli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baloteli duly obliges.
Troy Masters's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloteli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baloteli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masters gets a takedown into half guard.
Masters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baloteli is just riding it out for now. Masters eventually gives up the hold.
Masters is nestled in close to Baloteli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baloteli is looking for a sweep. Masters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters winds up and cracks Baloteli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baloteli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Baloteli's temple.
Baloteli looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters winds up and cracks Baloteli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baloteli missing with punches from the bottom.
Masters drops an elbow to the side of Baloteli's head.
Baloteli is looking for a sweep. Masters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masters working Baloteli over with strikes.
Baloteli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters prevents Baloteli from improving his position.
Baloteli looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masters is nestled in close to Baloteli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masters is working for a submission of some sort.
Baloteli tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters is pressing down on Baloteli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baloteli is holding on for now.
Masters is working for a kimura but Baloteli is defending it quite comfortably.
Masters throwing shots but Baloteli is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baloteli trying to control here.
Baloteli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baloteli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baloteli trying to control but Masters postures up.
Baloteli actively working from the bottom here.
Masters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baloteli defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baloteli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baloteli tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guga Baloteli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Masters's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baloteli gets caught flat footed, as Masters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baloteli is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Baloteli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters lands a couple of elbows.
Baloteli striking off his back but it's not causing Masters any problems.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baloteli's head.
Baloteli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masters working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
Masters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baloteli's head.
Baloteli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters stands up over Baloteli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baloteli has his foot on Masters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masters works his way back into a safe position though.
Masters connects with a couple of short punches.
Baloteli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masters.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Masters here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Baloteli is looking for a triangle but Masters pushes his legs off easily.
Baloteli is breathing heavily.
Masters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Masters postures up and lands a big shot to Baloteli's brow.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baloteli is keeping the position for now.
Masters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Troy Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Masters is in close to Baloteli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Masters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masters stands up over Baloteli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baloteli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masters defends well.
Masters postures up and lands a big shot to Baloteli's brow.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baloteli has his foot on Masters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masters works his way back into a safe position though.
Masters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baloteli's head.
Masters postures up and lands a big shot to Baloteli's brow.
Baloteli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masters.
Baloteli is looking for a triangle but Masters pushes his legs off easily.
Masters with a nice head shot there.
Masters postures up.
Masters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baloteli's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baloteli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masters working some strikes from top position.
Baloteli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
Masters with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baloteli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baloteli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baloteli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Baloteli is tightening it up a little... Masters has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Masters reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Masters taps out! Nice BJJ there by Baloteli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guga Baloteli!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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