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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hershey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster comes to the cage accompanied by The Number of The Beast - Iron Maiden. Hershey is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aztechnical. Master Blaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hershey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hershey was covering up waiting for the punch and Blaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hershey controls Blaster momentarily but Blaster frees himself.
Hershey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hershey controls Blaster momentarily but Blaster frees himself.
Blaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hershey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hershey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaster stands up over Hershey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaster postures up in Hershey's guard and throws a big left but Hershey blocks it.
Hershey wants to stand but Blaster is controlling the position.
Blaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaster wants to control from the top but Hershey keeps moving.
Blaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hershey trying to control the position.
Blaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hershey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaster is one step ahead there.
Blaster throwing strikes from guard but Hershey blocks nicely.
Hershey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hershey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaster is in close to Hershey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hershey wants to sweep here but Blaster controlling him for the moment.
Blaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Hershey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hershey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Hershey keeping moving, preventing Blaster from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hershey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Blaster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hershey's guard.
Hershey trying to control here.
Hershey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blaster.
Blaster is working for a submission of some sort.
Blaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Blaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hershey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaster prevents Hershey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey is defending against the submission attempts here by Blaster.
Hershey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hershey wants to improve his position but Blaster is controlling well.
Hershey is staying active underneath Blaster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hershey's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaster is thwarting Hershey's attempts to control the position.
Blaster drops an elbow to the side of Hershey's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blaster shoots in for a takedown but Hershey shows good takedown defense.
Blaster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hershey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hershey lands a head kick. Blaster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Hershey swinging wildly here.
Blaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hershey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hershey to the ground. Blaster is now in Hershey's guard.
Hershey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blaster lands a couple of elbows.
Blaster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hershey dives on top into guard.
Hershey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hershey trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hershey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blaster wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster trying to control the position.
Blaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hershey is looking for a sweep. Blaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hershey keeping hold of Blaster's head, controlling as best he can.
Blaster thows a huge punch but Hershey dodges it nicely.
Hershey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blaster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blaster's back!
Hershey scores with punches from the back.
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!
Hershey throwing damaging strikes from the back! Blaster could be in trouble here!
Hershey is not going to allow Blaster to sit and survive in this position.
Blaster turns into Hershey and is now in his guard.
Master Blaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaster distracts Hershey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Hershey has wrist control.
Hershey keeping moving, preventing Blaster from controlling successfully.
Blaster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hershey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blaster, into his guard.
Blaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hershey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hershey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hershey stacks Blaster on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hershey!
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!
Blaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hershey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hershey scoring with punches and elbows.
Blaster is looking for a sweep.
Blaster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blaster is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hershey wants to stand but Blaster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blaster gets back 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 Master Blaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hershey misses with a combination
and Blaster counters with a shoot takedown. Hershey fights it but they end up in guard.
Blaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hershey wants to stand and escape but Blaster is having none of it.
Hershey working a defensive guard here.
Hershey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaster trying to control but Hershey is working from the bottom.
Hershey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster postures up and lands a big shot to Hershey's brow.
Blaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blaster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hershey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hershey is trying to keep Blaster in close.
Blaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hershey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hershey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaster.
Hershey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hershey keeping moving, preventing Blaster from controlling successfully.
Blaster working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hershey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Hershey has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hershey has his foot on Blaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaster works his way back into a safe position though.
Blaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaster throwing strikes from guard but Hershey blocks nicely.
Blaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Hershey trying to keep a closed guard but Blaster is proving a slippery customer.
Blaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hershey looking to control.
Hershey keeping full guard, as Blaster tries to pass.
Blaster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hershey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hershey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blaster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blaster tries to score a body lock takedown but Hershey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Blaster wants to take the fight to the mat but Hershey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hershey is pressed up against the cage. Blaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hershey down to the mat. Hershey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blaster shoots in for a double leg but Hershey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hershey cracks Blaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve Hershey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hershey but Hershey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blaster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hershey tries to avoid it but Blaster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hershey to the ground. Hershey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Blaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaster, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster!
A victorious Master Blaster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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