PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentine Masterson (ranked 517 p4p, 71 weight class) and Ajax Aquila Corvus (ranked 520 p4p, 72 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Masterson
vs
Aquila Corvus

188 cm
29
190 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
32
187 lbs
23 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ajax Aquila Corvus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson ducks right into an uppercut from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
A cross from Aquila Corvus lands.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.
Masterson tries to work over Aquila Corvus's front leg with a kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson cracks the inside of Aquila Corvus's front leg.
Aquila Corvus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Aquila Corvus.
That kick from Aquila Corvus tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aquila Corvus connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson swings for the body but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
Aquila Corvus takes one to the chin there.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that Masterson semi-blocks.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Aquila Corvus off balance momentarily.
Aquila Corvus throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Aquila Corvus moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquila Corvus lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Masterson clobbers Aquila Corvus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aquila Corvus scrambles back to his feet.
Aquila Corvus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus slips a straight right by Masterson.
Aquila Corvus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aquila Corvus misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aquila Corvus checks a leg kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping left.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aquila Corvus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aquila Corvus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a left to the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aquila Corvus's calf.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aquila Corvus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masterson.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Aquila Corvus blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masterson has time to react.
Masterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aquila Corvus misses with a kick to the body.
Masterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Aquila Corvus does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Aquila Corvus misses with a series of wild punches.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses
and Masterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus swings widly with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Masterson.
Masterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aquila Corvus connects with a nice looking jab.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ajax Aquila Corvus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Aquila Corvus works Masterson's body with a nice hook.
Aquila Corvus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson throws out a powerful jab.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Aquila Corvus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masterson checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masterson.
Aquila Corvus delivers a nice body kick.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson tried to score with a low kick but Aquila Corvus checks it.
Aquila Corvus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Masterson misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
Masterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquila Corvus momentarily.
Masterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Masterson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson cracks Aquila Corvus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masterson scores with a kick to the body.
Aquila Corvus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aquila Corvus scrambles back to his feet.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson slips a jab from Aquila Corvus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson works the jab nicely.
A big left from Aquila Corvus misses.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aquila Corvus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Aquila Corvus saw that one coming.
Aquila Corvus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Aquila Corvus moved away.
Aquila Corvus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aquila Corvus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aquila Corvus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aquila Corvus.
A swing and a miss from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson connects with a high kick.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aquila Corvus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aquila Corvus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson lands a head kick. Aquila Corvus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Aquila Corvus. Those never looked like landing.
Aquila Corvus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aquila Corvus lands a glancing blow to the side of Masterson's head.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aquila Corvus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Masterson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Aquila Corvus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Aquila Corvus should have avoided that one.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aquila Corvus was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick as Masterson jumps back.
Aquila Corvus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquila Corvus throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson dodges the punch combination from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aquila Corvus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masterson checks a low kick from Aquila Corvus.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Aquila Corvus's shoulder, as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aquila Corvus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentine Masterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aquila Corvus misses the jab.
A left lands for Masterson.
Masterson throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch
and Masterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson throws a hook but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus fakes the leg kick and cracks Masterson in the body.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aquila Corvus throws a combination. Masterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aquila Corvus dodges the punch combination from Masterson.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Aquila Corvus misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson throws a right hand that Aquila Corvus ducks under and follows up with a left that Aquila Corvus also avoids with ease.
Aquila Corvus punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Aquila Corvus jabs at Masterson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aquila Corvus takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Aquila Corvus lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson cracks the inside of Aquila Corvus's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Masterson.
Aquila Corvus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masterson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aquila Corvus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aquila Corvus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aquila Corvus throws a right hand that misses
and Masterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson tries a low kick but Aquila Corvus avoids it.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Aquila Corvus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aquila Corvus misses with a right hand
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masterson is looking to land body kicks.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus throws a jab but it's blocked by Masterson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson looks to throw a body kick
letting Aquila Corvus counter with a right hand.
Aquila Corvus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Masterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Masterson tenderised Aquila Corvus's leg. Aquila Corvus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson throws a hook but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus flicks out a counter leg kick but Masterson steps away.
Masterson misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Aquila Corvus throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valentine Masterson.
Well Masterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!