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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Clinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinger has chosen Goldberg's Entrance Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masatupo
vs
Clinger

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Clinger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinger throws a right hand that Masatupo ducks under and follows up with a left that Masatupo also avoids with ease.

Masatupo clinches with his opponent.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clinger's face.

It looks like Brian Clinger has been cut.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
Masatupo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.

Clinger is rocked!
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.
Clinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Masatupo finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masatupo effectively controlling the action here.
Clinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinger goes for a takedown attempt but Masatupo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Masatupo has Clinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Masatupo has Clinger pressed against the cage.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clinger's face.
Masatupo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.

Clinger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clinger stalling away here and it's allowed Masatupo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo 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.
Clinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Masatupo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masatupo is keeping the position for now.
Clinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clinger looks gassed!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masatupo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Clinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinger tries a knee to the head but Masatupo blocks it.
Masatupo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clinger takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Brian Clinger's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Clinger looking to throw knees to the head but Masatupo is blocking nicely.

Masatupo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Masatupo drives through and clinches with Clinger against the cage.
Clinger letting Masatupo take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinger jumps guard but Masatupo stands there with Clinger around his waist. Clinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haiki Masatupo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Clinger.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.

Masatupo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masatupo digs a good body shot into Clinger's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Masatupo instigates a clinch.
Masatupo is pushing Clinger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Masatupo breaks the clinch.
Clinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Masatupo has closed the distance and engaged Clinger in a clinch.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Masatupo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Masatupo to work.
Masatupo prevents Clinger from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
Clinger takes a knee right on the jaw!

Masatupo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Masatupo moves into the clinch.
Masatupo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clinger up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.
Masatupo prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinger letting Masatupo take a breather here.
Clinger throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Masatupo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinger takes a knee right on the jaw!

Masatupo breaks from the clinch.

Masatupo drives through and clinches with Clinger against the cage.
Masatupo is stalling here.
Clinger goes for a takedown attempt but Masatupo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haiki Masatupo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Clinger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Masatupo closes the distance and clinches.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo with a knee to the head.

Masatupo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clinger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Masatupo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinger can't break the clinch.
Come on Masatupo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.

The cut above Brian Clinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Clinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masatupo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Masatupo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.

Masatupo breaks the clinch.
Masatupo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clinger tries to clinch up

and Masatupo counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo with a knee to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.

Masatupo breaks the clinch.

Masatupo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.
Clinger can't get the takedown.
Clinger missing with knees to the body.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masatupo prevents Clinger from breaking the clinch.
Clinger being controlled against the cage.
Clinger jumps guard but Masatupo stands there with Clinger around his waist. Clinger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haiki Masatupo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Clinger.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clinger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masatupo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clinger goes for a takedown attempt but Masatupo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haiki Masatupo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masatupo closes the distance and pushes Clinger back into the cage.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clinger's face.
Masatupo stalling against the cage.
Clinger goes for a takedown attempt but Masatupo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masatupo connects with a looping right hand.

Masatupo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo stalling.
Masatupo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clinger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masatupo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masatupo misses with a knee strike.
Masatupo avoiding damage as Clinger throws knees to the body.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
Haiki Masatupo has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masatupo stalls.
Clinger fails to pull guard.
Masatupo managing to block the knees to the body from Clinger.
Masatupo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masatupo prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masatupo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Masatupo.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head.
Clinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Masatupo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clinger's face.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Clinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masatupo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masatupo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clinger has Masatupo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masatupo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masatupo scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Clinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masatupo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Masatupo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Masatupo.
Masatupo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masatupo is pressed up against the cage. Clinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masatupo down to the mat. Masatupo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Masatupo pushes Clinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Masatupo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clinger blocks it with crossed arms.
Clinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Clinger tries for a takedown but Masatupo manages to get underhooks.
Masatupo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clinger fails to pull guard.
Masatupo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Masatupo breaks from the clinch.
Masatupo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masatupo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haiki Masatupo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Clinger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Masatupo gets a clinch.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but Clinger blocks it.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clinger's face.
Masatupo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clinger up against the cage.
Masatupo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masatupo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clinger's face.
Masatupo tries a knee to the head but Clinger blocks it.
Masatupo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Masatupo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masatupo is looking to clinch but Clinger is avoiding it.
Masatupo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masatupo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clinger paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Masatupo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clinger, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masatupo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Masatupo won't allow it.
Masatupo landing knees to the head.
Masatupo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clinger.
Masatupo connects with a knee to the head.

Clinger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clinger manages to end up in side control.
Clinger working away.
Masatupo holding on.

Clinger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masatupo, who protects the arm well.

Clinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinger tries to stand but Masatupo controls the position and pulls Clinger into his guard.
Masatupo pulls Clinger in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masatupo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masatupo has escaped and now he's on top!
Masatupo chips away with some ground and pound.

Clinger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masatupo passes into half guard.
Masatupo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clinger wants to improve his position but Masatupo is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masatupo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Haiki Masatupo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Masatupo moves into the clinch.
Brian Clinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haiki Masatupo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masatupo has Clinger pushed against the cage.
Masatupo with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haiki Masatupo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masatupo, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haiki Masatupo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

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