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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knuckles OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Masterclass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles OToole has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
26
166 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knuckles OToole! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Masterclass! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masterclass moves to clinch but OToole breaks away and OToole counters with a series of strikes. Masterclass will be more careful next time no doubt. Masterclass looks to clinch and OToole counters with a one-two to the body. A left lands for OToole. OToole dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Masterclass walks into a left hand. Masterclass tries to grapple but his opponent circles and OToole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A swing and a miss from Masterclass. 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! Masterclass moves in looking to clinch but OToole pushes him off. OToole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterclass on the side of the head. Masterclass rushes OToole and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterclass. OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Our sources have told us that OToole has been working on his elbows in the gym. Masterclass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OToole is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. OToole scores with a shot to the side of Masterclass's head. OToole blocks an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Masterclass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masterclass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OToole is defending well for now. Masterclass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole stalling in the clinch but Masterclass improves position. OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterclass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OToole avoids it. OToole tries to throw a body punch but Masterclass avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterclass. A right handed body shot lands from Masterclass.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Masterclass misses with an elbow over the top. OToole dodges an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Masterclass misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OToole blocks a body shot from Masterclass. Masterclass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OToole.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. OToole blocks a body shot from Masterclass. OToole pushes Masterclass back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. OToole misses with the head strike.
Masterclass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masterclass throws an elbow but it misses.
OToole managing to block the knees to the body from Masterclass.
Masterclass misses with a short punch on the inside. OToole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land. Masterclass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterclass looks winded! Masterclass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OToole lands a right hand. OToole tries a body shot but Masterclass blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow. Masterclass blocks a body shot from OToole.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow. OToole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. OToole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. OToole blocks an elbow strike. OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside. OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole is trying to break the clinch but Masterclass is controlling him. Masterclass lands an elbow inside that OToole shrugs off. Masterclass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A bit of stalling here from OToole.
OToole digs a right hand underneath Masterclass's ribcage. Masterclass let out a lung full of air as it connected. OToole can't find room to land a body shot as Masterclass controls the action.
OToole misses with a body punch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle. Masterclass landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut. Masterclass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OToole is defending well for now. A nice right hand lands inside from OToole.
That's four minutes gone in the round. OToole lands a nice uppercut. 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! OToole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses. OToole looking to slow down the pace here. OToole scores with a shoulder strike. OToole scores with a nice hook to the head. OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. OToole lands a hook to the side of the head. Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OToole scores with a nice hook to the head. OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masterclass is rocked! OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Masterclass is still on wobbly legs! Can OToole finish him? Masterclass gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Masterclass tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but OToole is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Masterclass buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Masterclass!! Masterclass is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. OToole throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles OToole! In his post fight interview, Knuckles OToole gave a big smile as he said 'I knew if I kept it standing I'd give him a taste of me Lucky Charms! I'M THE CHAMP!!! Come get some, lads.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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