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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asen Arsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asen Arsov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Asen Arsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Masters!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Arsov misses.
Masters misses with a hook.
As Masters looks to move away, Arsov throws a big counter combo but Masters just gets out of the way.
Masters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arsov's calf.
Masters connects with a leg kick. Arsov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arsov swinging wildly here.
Arsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Arsov 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.
Arsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Arsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Arsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masters with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Arsov. Those never looked like landing.
Asen Arsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Arsov throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Arsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arsov misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Masters there.
A left lands for Masters.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A cross from Masters lands.
Masters misses with an uppercut. Arsov saw that one coming.
As Masters looks to move away, Arsov throws a big counter combo but Masters just gets out of the way.
Arsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arsov takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Masters. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arsov throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Arsov.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Arsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arsov sets himself, and Masters steps forward looking for the clinch! Arsov avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Masters.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Arsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arsov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masters throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arsov's head.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Arsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters connects with a solid leg kick.
Arsov misses with the combination.
Arsov swinging wildly here.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Arsov and move into the clinch position.
Masters lands a nice shot to the body.
Masters scores with a hook to the body. Arsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masters thuds his right hand into Arsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Arsov misses.
Arsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masters misses with a hook.
Masters connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arsov misses with a combination
and Masters counters by moving into the clinch.
Masters tries to work over Arsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arsov managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Masters cracks Arsov with a nice body shot.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Arsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters tries a body shot but Arsov blocks it.
Arsov managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
Masters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsov's elbow.
Arsov working hard to break the clinch.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masters tries a body shot but Arsov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Masters.
Masters struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsov controls his hands.
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but Arsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Masters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arsov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Masters.
Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masters connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masters 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.
Arsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Masters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters throws a right and a left that Arsov avoids nicely.
Arsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asen Arsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arsov fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Masters misses.
Masters cracks Arsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Masters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masters turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Arsov.
Leon Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
Arsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masters is out of range and Arsov settles back down.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot by Masters.
Arsov misses with a hook.
Arsov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Masters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Arsov ducks down to avoid it.
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Masters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arsov slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
A nice combination there by Masters.
Arsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters lands with a nice body kick.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Masters.
Arsov throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Arsov takes one to the side of the head.
Masters throws a head kick that Arsov semi-blocks.
Arsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Arsov misses.
Arsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Masters thows a body kick. Arsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masters. Arsov shrugs it off though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masters in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Arsov motions for Masters to come forward. Arsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arsov misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters. That's going to slow Arsov down.
Arsov throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters checks a low kick from Arsov.
Masters misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arsov tries to land a leg kick but Masters saw it coming and moves away.
Arsov throws a solid leg kick but Masters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arsov.
Arsov throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Arsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsov slips under a jab.
Masters thumps Arsov with a low kick.
Arsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masters tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masters jabs Arsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Arsov.
A good leg kick by Masters.
Arsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Arsov misses.
Arsov throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arsov at a distance.
Arsov misses with a looping right.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Arsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters tests Arsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arsov tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Arsov and move into the clinch position.
Arsov misses with a combination
and Masters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Masters.
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arsov throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Masters throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Masters coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arsov misses with a double jab.
Jab from Masters.
Arsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arsov's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Arsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arsov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masters.
Arsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Arsov misses with a low kick as Masters jumps back.
Masters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arsov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Arsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters tries to bum rush Arsov with a series of wild strikes but Arsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masters.
Masters tests Arsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masters throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Arsov scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsov 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.
Arsov staying out of range there.
Arsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Sloppy strikes from Arsov. Those never looked like landing.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Arsov and move into the clinch position.
Masters scores with a three punch combo!
Arsov staying out of range there.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arsov.
Arsov misses with a double jab.
Arsov throws a one two combo.
Arsov moves out of range as Masters strikes.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Masters cracks the inside of Arsov's front leg.
Masters uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masters throws a leg kick which misses Arsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Arsov tries to avoid it.
Arsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Arsov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters thuds his right hand into Arsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arsov throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Arsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arsov misses with a double jab.
Masters lands with an uppercut that bounces Arsov off the ropes and back into range.
Nice shot by Masters.
Masters misses the jab.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arsov counter with a right hand.
Masters connects with a crisp jab.
Arsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arsov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arsov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Masters.
Arsov misses with a few strikes there.
Masters tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masters lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters slips under a jab.
Arsov takes one to the side of the head.
Masters stalks Arsov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arsov's face. Arsov staggers backwards, shaken.
Masters lands with a right hand.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arsov's sensitive parts.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Masters feints a jab promting Arsov to slip. Masters then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arsov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Masters slams his shin into Arsov's torso.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters misses with a looping left.
A combination from Arsov does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arsov has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masters, right into the meat.
Arsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masters.
Arsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leon Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters connects with a solid leg kick.
Arsov throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Arsov ducks down to avoid it.
Masters scores with a jab to the head.
Masters sizes up Arsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Arsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arsov misses with a two punch combination.
Arsov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Masters.
Masters connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Arsov slips the punch.
Asen Arsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters wants to counter with a clinch but Arsov pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Masters!
A relieved looking Leon Masters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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