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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Masters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Callaway is trying to defend but Masters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Callaway tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Callaway is working hard here to advance position.
Masters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Callaway taking some punishment here, with Masters in his half guard.
Masters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masters lands a heavy elbow.
Masters breaks from Callaway's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Masters with good strikes from the mount here!
Masters controlling from the full mount.
Masters lands a big shot to the head and Callaway winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ken Masters!
Ken Masters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Butt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Masters gets caught napping as Butt dives in and scores a takedown. Masters manages to retain guard.
Masters is controlling Butt's posture.
Butt wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Butt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is controlling Butt's posture.
Masters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masters pulls Butt in close to his closed guard and prevents Butt from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Butt tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
Butt fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Masters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butt tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Masters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Masters in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Butt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butt is trying to stand up here but Masters is controlling him well.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Butt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Butt is trying to control but can't.
Masters keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Masters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Masters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butt is trying to stand up here but Masters is controlling him well.
Butt trying to control here.
Masters controlling the action here.
Butt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Masters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Butt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butt is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#
It looks like Fanny Butt has been cut.
Masters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Butt is trying to stand up here but Masters is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Masters working some strikes from top position.
Masters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Masters in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Masters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Masters punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Masters.
Masters looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Butt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Masters!
A relieved looking Ken 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
O Shaunnessy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masters napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is looking to reverse the position.
O Shaunnessy trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
O Shaunnessy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Masters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Shaunnessy looking to sit in guard and control but Masters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Masters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Shaunnessy can't keep his opponent in guard - Masters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Masters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Shaunnessy wants to control but Masters is having none of it.
Masters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Masters lands a couple of good shots and O Shaunnessy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masters trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Shaunnessy doesn't escape.
Masters connects with a big shot to the side of O Shaunnessy's head.
Masters lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Masters controls the action.
Masters landing with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters is punishing O Shaunnessy with some ground and pound.
Masters looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Can O Shaunnessy hold on?! Masters is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Masters is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
O Shaunnessy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Masters scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. O Shaunnessy is looking for a way out.
Masters is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Masters gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Masters gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Masters apologises and we restart here on the feet.
O Shaunnessy tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Masters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masters scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
O Shaunnessy is rocked!#T3#
Nice strikes from Masters there.
O Shaunnessy is still in real trouble! Can Masters finish him?
O Shaunnessy looks winded!
Masters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masters stalling.
Masters scores with a big shot! O Shaunnessy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save O Shaunnessy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Masters!
An out of breath Ken Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ray Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.
Shaw closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shaw trying to hold on to Masters's head to control him but Masters postures up.
Shaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Masters has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Masters is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masters scores with a couple of nice shots.
Masters scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Masters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Masters throwing shots but Shaw is blocking nicely.
Masters is controlling the pace.
Masters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masters not doing much here.
Masters winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Masters seems content to control.
Masters lands with a punch from half guard.
Masters working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Masters there.
Masters controlling the action here. #T3#
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masters working Shaw over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masters lands a nice short elbow.
Masters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shaw's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masters.
Well, if Masters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaw on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Masters working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Masters there.
Shaw has hold of Masters's hands but Masters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Masters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Masters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Masters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masters.
Shaw tries to clinch #TD#
and Masters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masters with a nice head shot there.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Masters works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Masters controlling the action here.
Masters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Masters not doing much here.
Masters working Shaw over with strikes.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Shaw's temple.
Masters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shaw?
#T2#
BOOM! Masters connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masters fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shaw is bucking up trying to escape but Masters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Masters with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Masters! Shaw is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Masters!
Ken Masters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Masters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Masters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Masters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Berg working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Berg's head.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masters stands up over Berg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Masters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Masters tries to free his leg and advance position but Berg is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Masters wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Masters trying to control the position here.
Masters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Masters is in close to Berg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masters preventing the sweep.
Masters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masters cracks Berg with a solid left hand.#T3#
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Berg has momentary wrist control but Masters slips an elbow through the middle.
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters pushes down on Berg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masters moves into full mount! Berg won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Berg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masters unloading with bombs!
Masters trying to control but Berg is having none of it.
Masters dominating with strikes here.
Masters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Masters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Berg throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Berg gets back to full guard.
Masters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masters's guard. #REVB#
Masters pulls Berg in close to his closed guard and prevents Berg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berg's guard. #REVR#
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Masters won't allow Berg to sweep him here. #T1#
Berg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masters's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berg wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berg can do to turn this around?
Masters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Masters scoring with some ground and pound.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Masters connects with a couple of short punches.
Masters trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Berg is keeping the position.
Masters content to stall in guard here.
Masters scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Masters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Berg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Masters scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Berg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berg is looking to improve his position.
Masters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ken Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masters slips a nice elbow through Berg's hands, connecting with Berg's forehead.
Masters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Masters is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Masters slips a nice elbow through Berg's hands, connecting with Berg's forehead.
Masters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Berg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Masters seems content to control.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Berg's temple. #SUB2#
Berg looking for submissions off his back.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Masters trying to advance position but Berg counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard.
Masters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg moves out of range of the leg kick from Masters.
Berg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berg misses with a straight right.
Masters throws a low kick but Berg moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a solid leg kick but Berg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters.#TD2#
Berg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masters's guard.
Masters looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Masters wants to sweep here but Berg controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Masters lands a couple of digs.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masters is working Berg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Masters advances position into side control!
Berg is not content to let Masters control the position.
Berg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hysse Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Berg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masters wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy.
Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Masters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masters working the head and body with strikes.
Berg is not content to let Masters control the position.
Berg is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masters connects with a nice short shot to Berg's temple.
Masters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berg is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Masters working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Masters.
Berg wants to get back to full guard.
Masters sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Masters working Berg over with strikes.
Berg is refusing to be controlled, as Masters sits in half guard.
Masters wants to pass to mount but Berg is defending the position.
Ken Masters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berg.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berg trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Berg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masters defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masters 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters!
A very excited looking Ken Masters made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimey tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimey to the ground. Grimey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grimey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grimey misses with an uppercut.
Masters fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimey checks it well.
Grimey lands the left hand.
Grimey loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimey defends it well.
Grimey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masters's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grimey lands a head shot.
Grimey fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Grimey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carl Grimey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grimey jabs at Masters's body.
Grimey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masters misses with a body shot
and Grimey counters with a straight right hand.
Grimey with a hook.
Grimey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters moves out of range of the strikes.
Masters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Masters tries for a takedown but Grimey circles away easily
and Grimey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carl Grimey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Decent striking displayed by Grimey there.#T2#
Grimey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimey takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimey tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimey tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimey connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Masters gets a takedown into half guard.
Masters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Masters lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Masters postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimey looks a forlorn figure.
Masters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Grimey's face.
Grimey tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Grimey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grimey tries to get out of the position.
Masters tries to control but Grimey wriggling away.
Grimey tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Masters postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimey looks a forlorn figure.
Masters cracks Grimey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masters raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Masters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grimey?
Masters lands a couple of good shots and Grimey has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masters keeps control of the position as Grimey tries to break free.
Masters loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grimey hold on?
#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Grimey has been cut.
Masters keeps control of the position easily here as Grimey tries to buck him off.
Masters scores with punches and elbows.
Masters is punishing Grimey with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimey is trying to get back to his feet but Masters has full control of the position and if anything, Grimey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Grimey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Grimey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grimey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masters misses with a combination
enabling Grimey to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimey pinned against the cage. Grimey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimey tries to counter by clinching up but Masters breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Grimey misses.
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimey.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimey.
#T1#
Masters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimey loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
Grimey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimey wants it to stay on the feet.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimey lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ken Masters has been cut.
Grimey looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range. #TD2#
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimey's guard.
Masters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grimey striking off his back but it's not causing Masters any problems. #T2#
Masters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masters slips nicely into half guard.#ES#
Grimey kicks Masters off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimey.
Grimey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grimey defends it well.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimey.#T3#
Grimey lands with an uppercut that bounces Masters off the cage and back into range.
Grimey lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Grimey throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Masters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimey misses the jab.
Masters has a takedown stuffed.
Carl Grimey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Grimey to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masters's hands.
Masters moves away from the strike by Grimey.
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grimey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Masters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?#CL#
Grimey drives through and clinches with Masters against the cage.
Masters wants a takedown.
Grimey scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimey.
Grimey lands with a left to the head.
Grimey lands with a light punch inside.
Grimey stalling the fight.
Grimey gets underhooks to prevent Masters's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grimey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Grimey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carl Grimey is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimey sizes up Masters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masters blocks a jab.
Grimey looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Grimey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimey lands a body shot.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimey throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Grimey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Grimey.
Carl Grimey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Masters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Grimey to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimey misses with an uppercut. Masters saw that one coming.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimey throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Masters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masters is standing up over Grimey. Grimey looks to escape but Masters dives into side control.
#REVR#
Grimey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grimey is being controlled here.
Grimey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Masters lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Masters trying to control the action but Grimey is working from the bottom.
Masters is putting a hurting on Grimey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Masters scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grimey to see if he's OK.
Masters cracks Grimey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Masters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Masters takes a little break here. Grimey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Grimey is trying to control Masters's posture but Masters avoids it. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Grimey's face as Masters controls the position.
Masters lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Masters just content to control the position.
Grimey is looking for a sweep.
Masters looks up at the clock and then as Grimey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masters smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Masters working the head and body with strikes.
Grimey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Masters in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Masters lands an elbow.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimey keeps working.
Grimey taking a bit of punishment here - Masters scoring with strikes.
Masters cracks Grimey with a big right hand but Grimey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grimey is not content to let Masters control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters looks up at the clock and then as Grimey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Masters smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grimey some visible discomfort.
Masters scores with punches from side control.
Grimey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Grimey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masters passes into side control, despite Grimey's attempt to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Masters.
I think Grimey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Grimey!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 732 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dgholm enables Masters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dgholm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masters landing with the ground and pound.
Masters is looking to stand up but Dgholm won't let him.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dgholm is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dgholm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dgholm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Masters is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dgholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Masters working away.
Dgholm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Dgholm but he's now mounted!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masters controlling his opponent.
It looks like Masters might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A nice elbow there by Masters.
Dgholm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dgholm has given up his back here. Will Masters look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#ES#
Dgholm manages to stand up with Masters still on his back. Eventually Masters drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Dgholm misses with a wild combination.
Dgholm misses with a body shot.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dgholm counters with a straight right hand.
Masters blocks a head kick by Dgholm.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dgholm as he jumps to the side.
Dgholm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Dgholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD2#
Masters scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dgholm has one foot on Masters's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Dgholm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dgholm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dgholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dgholm. Masters shrugs it off though.
Dgholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dgholm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dfhhb Dgholm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dgholm with a jab.
Masters moves to clinch but Dgholm breaks away
enabling Dgholm to counter with a crisp jab.
Dfhhb Dgholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Dgholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dgholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Masters has his takedown stuffed
and Dgholm counters with a big head kick but Masters shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Dgholm.
Dgholm scores with a decent looking hook.
Masters takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Masters shoots for a takedown but Dgholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dgholm throws a quick counter head kick but Masters was just out of range.
A jab from Dgholm does it's job there.
Dgholm scores with a punch to the head.
Dgholm lands a head kick. Masters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dgholm.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dgholm lands a high kick!
Dfhhb Dgholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Dgholm as Masters shoots in.
Dfhhb Dgholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Masters.#T2#
Masters tries for a takedown but Dgholm circles away easily
and Dgholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dgholm misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dgholm won't be happy with that.
Ken Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dgholm wants to control but Masters postures up.
Masters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dgholm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Masters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masters tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Dgholm is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dgholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dgholm is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dfhhb Dgholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masters takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dgholm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dgholm lands with a nice body punch.
Dgholm misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Masters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dgholm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dgholm's face as Masters controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dfhhb Dgholm dominated that second round.
That's time! Dgholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Dgholm, which made it look bad.
Dgholm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masters is looking to score with low kicks.
Dgholm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dgholm tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Masters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masters passes to side control. #T1##SUB2#
Masters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masters controlling from side mount.
Dgholm is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
Dgholm is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Masters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dgholm seems a little lost for a moment, as Masters dominates the positioning.
Dgholm wants to get back to his feet but Masters is dominant here and he's now got Dgholm's back!#SUB2#
Dgholm fending off the submission attempt from Masters.
Masters gets his hands free as Dgholm looks to control. #T3#
Masters is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ES#
Masters has his opponent's back but Dgholm is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Masters. #TD2#
Dgholm gets caught napping as Masters dives in and scores a takedown. Dgholm manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Dgholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dgholm is trying to control the position but Masters postures up.
Dfhhb Dgholm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Masters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dgholm keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Dgholm as he connects with a hook.
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 Dfhhb Dgholm.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dgholm, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Dfhhb Dgholm!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Dfhhb Dgholm!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dfhhb Dgholm!
Dfhhb Dgholm wins by unanimous decision!
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