PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 363 p4p, 48 weight class) and Valentine Masterson (ranked 999 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Valentine Masterson enters the cage!

Omarov
vs
Masterson

184 cm
24
200 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

188 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Aspire Clothing

Bullet Proof System

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 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jabbar Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Masterson feints a counter leg kick.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Omarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov scores with a hook.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masterson defends it nicely.
Masterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Omarov throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Omarov.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws the left hand but Omarov avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masterson.
Omarov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Omarov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omarov misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov misses with a hook
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Omarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson thumps Omarov with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
Omarov moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Omarov slips under a jab.
Omarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Omarov cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Omarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.

Masterson drops Omarov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Omarov looks back up at him and smiles so Masterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Omarov is rocked!
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Omarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Omarov throws a good cross that connects.
Omarov throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Omarov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omarov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Omarov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
Omarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Omarov.
Masterson 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.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses

and Omarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omarov looking to sit in guard and control but Masterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Masterson preventing the sweep.
Omarov has a closed guard, preventing Masterson from standing up.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Omarov throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Omarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masterson doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omarov checks a leg kick.
Omarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Omarov throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omarov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Omarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Masterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Omarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
Jabbar Omarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson misses with a hook
enabling Omarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Omarov throws a poor cross that misses
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jabbar Omarov's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Omarov looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omarov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Omarov. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand

and Omarov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Omarov trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Masterson holds on and takes a little breather.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Masterson has control of Omarov's left arm, preventing Omarov from doing any damage.
Omarov trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson wants to stand up but Omarov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Omarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Omarov avoids it with no problem.
Omarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Omarov connects with a right hand. Masterson shakes it off.
Omarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat.
Omarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omarov tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Masterson scores with a nice right hand.
Omarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Omarov lands a jab to the head.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Omarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omarov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Omarov misses.

Masterson sends Omarov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masterson is motioning to the referee to let Omarov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Omarov misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov throws an overhand right that lands on Masterson's shoulder, as Masterson tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Omarov misses the target.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Omarov avoids it with no problem.
Omarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Omarov.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Omarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Masterson's head.
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omarov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big right from Omarov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Masterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson slips a jab from Omarov.
Masterson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Omarov misses the jab.
Omarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masterson! But no joy.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omarov.
Omarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Omarov as he checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Omarov misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Omarov thinking.
Jabbar Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masterson connects with a body shot that sends Omarov's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Omarov misses the target.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omarov.
Omarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masterson circles away.
Masterson lands with a right hand.

Jabbar Omarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masterson delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.

Masterson lands a left and a right that send Omarov crashing to the mat, dazed. Masterson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masterson can pounce on him.
Valentine Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Omarov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Valentine Masterson!