Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Kikku 6
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Zaitsev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Masuta 's head but Masuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Masuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaitsev with a body shot.
Zaitsev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Zaitsev with a nice cross.
Zaitsev lands a nice hook to Masuta 's body. Masuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Zaitsev misses
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev is looking to score with low kicks.
Masuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaitsev steps away.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaitsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masuta ! But no joy.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Masuta 's ribcage but misses.
Masuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaitsev thows a leg kick but Masuta checks it
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masuta slips a jab from Zaitsev.
A nice side step and Masuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masuta slips a straight right by Zaitsev.#KD#
Masuta ducks into a a hook from Zaitsev and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Masuta walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Masuta is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
KarateO Masuta was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigoto'.

Event: Kikku 5
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masuta with a jab.
Built lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Built. #T1#
A head kick from Built lands but Masuta takes it in his stride.
Built lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masuta throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Masuta slips a jab and a cross from Built.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Masuta misses.#T4#
Built gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Masuta misses the shot to the body.
Masuta throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Masuta .#T1#
Masuta missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Masuta lunges at Built with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Built's hand.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Masuta misses the body punch
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Built blocks a head kick by Masuta .
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masuta . #T3#
Masuta throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Built swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masuta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Built if he has to take too many more of those.
Masuta throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Masuta looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Masuta just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A head kick misses from Built.
Masuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masuta missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Masuta looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Masuta just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws a head kick but Built moves out of range.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Masuta moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Masuta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Built lands a nice looking body kick.
Masuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Built throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masuta . Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Masuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Masuta looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Masuta just gets out of the way.
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta . #T3#
Built throws a right hand that Masuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Masuta also avoids with ease.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masuta misses with a straight right.
Masuta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Built.
Masuta 's corner calls for a 1-2. Masuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Masuta lands with a cross. #ROC2#Built is rocked!
Built leaves his chin hanging out and Masuta seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Built crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KarateO Masuta !
Jumping up and down and very excited, KarateO Masuta waved his t-shirt featuring na's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Kikku 4
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masuta slips a jab and a cross from Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Built.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Masuta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Masuta .
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built lands with a nice combination. Masuta backs away looking to recover.
Masuta swings for the body but Built moves out of range. #T2#
Masuta takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Built throws a right hand that Masuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Masuta also avoids with ease.
Masuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masuta digs a good hook to Built's body.
Built misses with a combination
and Masuta counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
No joy there for Built, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masuta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Built gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta misses with a kick to the body
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Built misses with a head kick.
Built shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Masuta eats them both and turns towards Built to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fighters circling - Masuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick and Built moves out of range easily.
Masuta misses the body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Built throws a nice head kick!
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
No joy there for Built, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masuta tries a quick counter leg kick but Built is wise to it.
Built slips a straight right by Masuta .
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built misses with a head kick. #T3#
Masuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masuta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Built takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Built with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
As Masuta looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Masuta just gets out of the way.
Masuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Masuta . Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Built.
Masuta misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuta is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Masuta looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Masuta catches Built with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built lands with a slapping head kick.
Masuta looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masuta misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
No joy there for Built, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Masuta moves out of range easily.
Masuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him. #T4#
Masuta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta throws a big counter head kick but Built avoids it with no problem.
Built drops his hands momentarily and Masuta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masuta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Built on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Built is rocked!
Built walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Masuta ! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta gave a mention to na in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Kikku 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Masuta throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Built!
We've been informed that Masuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Built takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Built.
Masuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Built is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masuta misses with a head kick.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Masuta throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta throws a big shot that misses.
Masuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Built. #T3#
Masuta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta counters with a body kick.
Built pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Masuta misses with a low kick as Built jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Built. Those never looked like landing.
Built avoids the head kick by Masuta .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Built pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masuta back to the ropes. Built follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Masuta misses with a body shot.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Built blocks the body kick.
Built moves out of range as Masuta strikes.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Masuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masuta throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built throws a big counter combination but Masuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta misses with a looping left.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Built.
A combination from Built does no damage. #T3#
Masuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Masuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Masuta misses.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Masuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Built.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masuta throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Built rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Built.
Built lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built slips a jab from Masuta .
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Masuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masuta can do to turn this around?
Built misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Masuta misses the body punch
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Masuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick by Masuta misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
A head kick misses from Masuta .
Masuta misses with a hook.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built throws a combination that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Masuta misses with a looping left.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta misses with a straight right. #T1#
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
A low kick from Masuta is predictable there
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Masuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Masuta misses with a hook
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Built. Those never looked like landing.
Masuta misses with a wild body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Built tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built had his way with KarateO Masuta in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Masuta throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Masuta backing up. Masuta nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built avoids the body shot from Masuta .
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta throws a lazy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Masuta blocks a head kick by Built.
Masuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Masuta .
Built connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Built misses with a two punch combination.
Masuta misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masuta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.#T3#
Masuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Built is looking to slow Masuta down with leg kicks. #T4#
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
Built backing away here, and Masuta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
Molokai Built was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: Kikku 2
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Built looks to land a combination. Masuta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Masuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Masuta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Built misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masuta misses the body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Built throws a sloppy head kick and Masuta moves out of range easily. #T2#
Jab from Masuta .
Built throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Built looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Built throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Masuta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Masuta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Masuta throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Built throws a front kick that sends Masuta stumbling back into the ropes.#T4#
Masuta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Built at a distance.
Masuta misses the jab.
Masuta slips a jab and a cross from Built.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masuta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masuta .
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Built misses with a series of wild punches.
And Masuta responds with a good body kick, but Built manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Built.
Built misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masuta ! But no joy.#T2#
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.
Masuta scores with a jab to the body.
Built throws a right hand that Masuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Masuta also avoids with ease.
Masuta misses with a body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masuta can do to turn this around?#T3#
Built misses with a head kick.
Masuta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Built blocks it well.
Masuta avoids the head kick by Built.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Built does no damage.
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built swinging wildly here.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masuta lands a right hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Masuta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD2#
Masuta lands a front kick to the face, that drops Built to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Built walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta very nearly forgot to thank na amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Kikku 1
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Coooie Cobber wants to clinch up but Masuta keeps it at a distance.
Coooie Cobber throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Coooie Cobber throws a one two combo.
Coooie Cobber doesn't manage to clinch there - Masuta circles away.
Masuta throws a fast counter high kick but Coooie Cobber manages to duck under it in time.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch but Masuta is avoiding it. #CL#
Coooie Cobber clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Masuta breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
and Masuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coooie Cobber thinking.
Coooie Cobber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Masuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Coooie Cobber has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Coooie Cobber. Those never looked like landing.
Masuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masuta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up.
Masuta feints a counter leg kick.
Coooie Cobber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Coooie Cobber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Coooie Cobber gets a clinch.
Masuta working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Masuta 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coooie Cobber misses with a double jab
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Coooie Cobber is rocked!#T3#
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coooie Cobber with a body shot.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch but Masuta is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Masuta blocks the low kick.
Masuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coooie Cobber lands a two punch combo.
Coooie Cobber throws a series of punches but Masuta avoids them all with ease.
Coooie Cobber wants to clinch up but Masuta keeps it at a distance.
Masuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Coooie Cobber darts in trying to clinch
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Coooie Cobber with the inside leg kick.
Coooie Cobber throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Coooie Cobber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab, jab by Coooie Cobber - just one landing.
Coooie Cobber seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Coooie Cobber has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Masuta manages to break the clinch.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch there but Masuta circles away.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coooie Cobber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Coooie Cobber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up.
Masuta feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Coooie Cobber drives through and clinches with Masuta against the ropes. #BC2#
Masuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch there but Masuta circles away.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coooie Cobber doesn't manage to clinch there - Masuta circles away.
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Masuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch there but Masuta circles away.
Coooie Cobber throws a nice looking combination but Masuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masuta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coooie Cobber throws a right and a left that Masuta avoids nicely.
Coooie Cobber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Masuta eats them both and turns towards Coooie Cobber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Masuta is rocked!
Coooie Cobber lands a nice looking body kick.
Masuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Coooie Cobber finish him?
Coooie Cobber throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Masuta crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Coooie Cobber!
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: PANDA 50
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1#
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masuta takes one to the side of the head.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masuta at a distance.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masuta steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a push kick but Masuta slaps the foot to one side.
Masuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Masuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Masuta counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Harris thows a leg kick but Masuta checks it
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Masuta moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masuta avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masuta .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masuta ! But no joy.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Masuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Harris steps away.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Harris looks to land a combination but Masuta avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.#ROC#Masuta is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masuta .
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Masuta is aggressively charging in as Harris backs up avoiding any damage. Harris tosses out a jab and Masuta runs right into it face first! Masuta is out cold! Harris dropped down on all fours and is barking in Masuta 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Boy Harris!

Event: PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaluff fails with the takedown.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masuta throws a nice looking combination but Magaluff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masuta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magaluff throws an elbow but Masuta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masuta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magaluff taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta tries to escape but Magaluff is in control.
Magaluff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masuta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Magaluff controlling from side mount.
Masuta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magaluff is controlling him well.
Masuta defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magaluff in side control, throwing shots but Masuta defends.
Magaluff trying to control the action but Masuta is working from the bottom.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magaluff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masuta keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet but Magaluff drags him back down.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Magaluff tries to counter it with a takedown but Masuta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masuta as he avoids it easily.
Magaluff looks for a takedown but Masuta sprawls well.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabala Magaluff.
Magaluff misses with a straight left.
Masuta lands a front kick.#TD2#
Magaluff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magaluff showed some decent athleticism there.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet.
Magaluff scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES#
Masuta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Magaluff closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Masuta wants to stand but Magaluff is controlling the position. #T3##ES#
Masuta pushes Magaluff off and scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masuta .
Masuta misses with a few strikes there.
Magaluff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magaluff lands with a cross.
Masuta fakes the leg kick and cracks Magaluff in the body.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masuta sprawls well. Masuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magaluff gets slowly back to his feet.
Magaluff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it.
Masuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masuta looks to land a combination but Magaluff avoids it well.
Masuta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masuta wants it to stay on the feet.
Masuta lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Masuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magaluff misses with a straight right.
Masuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Magaluff. Magaluff gets slowly back to his feet.
Magaluff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masuta lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Magaluff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Magaluff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Masuta is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magaluff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta 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#
Magaluff goes for a double leg but Masuta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masuta continues to drive forward.
Masuta scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Magaluff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magaluff lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaluff chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaluff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magaluff is controlling him.
Magaluff cracks Masuta with a solid left hand.#ROC2#Masuta is rocked!
Magaluff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masuta 's head.
Oh Masuta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masuta wants to stand but Magaluff is controlling the position.
Magaluff is working Masuta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magaluff gets to his feet and stands over Masuta , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Masuta felt that one! Magaluff unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Masuta from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabala Magaluff!
Our winner, Kabala Magaluff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, KarateO Masuta stepped up to the mic, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Harris drives through and clinches with Masuta against the cage.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Masuta blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Masuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masuta wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Masuta breaks the clinch.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Masuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris takes a swing at Masuta 's ribcage but misses.
Harris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masuta misses with a two punch combination.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Masuta blocks the low kick.#T1#
Masuta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masuta throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masuta ! But no joy.
Masuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Masuta throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masuta tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris is looking to counter with a body kick.
Masuta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masuta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Masuta responds with a good body kick, but Harris manages to step out the way in time.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Masuta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris's knee momentarily.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Masuta throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Harris looks to land a combination but Masuta avoids it well.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masuta .
Masuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Masuta loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Masuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masuta unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masuta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.#ROC#Masuta is rocked!
Crack! Harris connects with the perfect overhand right and Masuta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Boy Harris!
A relieved looking Baby Boy Harris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masuta scores with a head kick.
Denke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masuta .
Denke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masuta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denke feints a jab and as Masuta dips his head, Denke unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Masuta right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Masuta falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Denke smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karl Denke!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Denke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
KarateO Masuta was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigoto'.

Event: PANDA 15
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt - Masuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackburn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn shoots for a takedown but Masuta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blackburn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Blackburn backing up. Blackburn nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Blackburn shoots in looking for a takedown but Masuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackburn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blackburn shoots and misses #KD2#
and Masuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Blackburn! Masuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blackburn to his feet! Blackburn is in big trouble!#ROC2#Blackburn is rocked!
Whack! Masuta lands a heavy head kick that drops Blackburn. The ref tackles Masuta to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blackburn was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, na for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Khun. #CL2#
Khun takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Masuta 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Khun closes the distance and pushes Masuta back into the cage.#BC#
Masuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Khun drops Masuta with a beautiful combination! Masuta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khun is looking for the KO!
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!
Khun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masuta checks a leg kick.
Khun misses with a hook. Masuta ducked under it nicely.
Khun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masuta moves away.
Khun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Khun.
Khun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Masuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khun scores with a jab.
Khun throws a hook to the side of Masuta 's head but Masuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khun throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Masuta colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Khun as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Masuta is left battered and dazed whilst Khun and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gok Won Khun!
A very excited looking Gok Won Khun 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.
In defeat, KarateO Masuta stepped up to the mic, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Burgundy throws a leg kick that misses.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masuta moves away.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Burgundy cracks Masuta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Masuta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burgundy finish him? #ROC2#Masuta is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like KarateO Masuta has been cut.
Burgundy is stalking Masuta . Masuta circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Burgundy, and it's lights out! Masuta really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Post fight, Ron Burgundy took to the microphone: 'In my last fight i said i would retire but i cant go out on a loss. When i was offered the fight against Mike Smith i had to take it. Nice to go out with a devestating KO. Sorry Mike but i knew i would KO you silly. Speedy recovery!'.
In defeat, KarateO Masuta stepped up to the mic, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz connects with the punch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalkiewicz.
Masuta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kowalkiewicz throws a leg kick but Masuta moved away.
Masuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kowalkiewicz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masuta is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Masuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kowalkiewicz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masuta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kowalkiewicz with a jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masuta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masuta ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick that half lands.
Kowalkiewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kowalkiewicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Masuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Masuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masuta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Masuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Masuta blocks the low kick.
Kowalkiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masuta 's elbow.
Masuta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalkiewicz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Masuta manages to break the clinch.
Masuta slips under a jab.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta defending well as Kowalkiewicz loads up on a big left hand.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Masuta is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masuta if he has to take too many more of those.
Kowalkiewicz connects with the punch.
Oh Masuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Masuta gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Kowalkiewicz points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Masuta wakes up just in time to hear Kowalkiewicz thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: JAG Plus
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venderag takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Luke Venderag has been cut.
No luck for Masuta with that takedown attempt.
KarateO Masuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Venderag counters with a left to the body.
Venderag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venderag lands with a good body shot.
Masuta throws a right hand that misses
letting Venderag counter with a right hand.
Masuta throws a lazy uppercut
letting Venderag counter with a right hand.
Masuta misses with a looping left.
Masuta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Venderag as he jumps to the side.
Masuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Venderag counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Venderag connects with the punch.

Masuta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Venderag connects with the perfect overhand right and Masuta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Venderag!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Venderag!
Luke Venderag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated KarateO Masuta had this to say: 'Arigoto'.

Event: JAG The Gauntlet
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Myres tries to close the distance and clinch but Masuta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres is looking to clinch.
Masuta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Masuta .
Masuta sets himself, and Myres steps forward looking for the clinch! Masuta avoids it this time.#T1#
Myres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masuta throwing a counter right hand but Myres manages to avoid it.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick and Myres moves out of range easily.
Myres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masuta .
Myres tries to close the distance and clinch but Masuta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Myres was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masuta throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Cody Myres has been cut.
Myres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Myres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masuta throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Masuta scores with a nice right hand.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Masuta shakes him off and moves away.
Myres wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Masuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Myres clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Myres's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masuta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres tries to clinch there but Masuta circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Myres might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masuta has got the better of the exchanges.
Masuta scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Myres doesn't manage to clinch there - Masuta circles away.
Cody Myres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Masuta .
Masuta sets himself, and Myres steps forward looking for the clinch! Masuta avoids it this time.
Masuta misses with a head kick.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Masuta and move into the clinch position.
Myres fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Masuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masuta jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Myres takes the fight into the clinch.
Myres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myres has a couple of punches blocked by Masuta .
Myres misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Masuta breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Myres has closed the distance and engaged Masuta in a clinch.
Myres throws a punch but it's blocked by Masuta .
Myres throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Masuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A head kick misses from Masuta .
Masuta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Cody Myres's cut even more.
Masuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Myres drives through and clinches with Masuta against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cody Myres's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Masuta throws a nice head kick!
Masuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses.
Myres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres tries to clinch up
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Myres moves in looking to clinch but Masuta pushes him off.
Masuta misses with a head kick.
Myres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masuta .
Masuta tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Myres wants to clinch up but Masuta keeps it at a distance.
Masuta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick and Myres moves out of range easily.
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Masuta and move into the clinch position.
Myres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Myres tries to clinch there but Masuta circles away.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
Myres avoids the head kick by Masuta .
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Masuta shakes him off and moves away.
Myres avoids the head kick by Masuta .
Myres wants to counter the offense by Masuta and move into the clinch position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Masuta misses.
Masuta keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Masuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masuta misses with a head kick.
Cody Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myres fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masuta , 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that na logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: JAG III
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Masuta . No joy for Schoff on that attempt.
Masuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schoff.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Schoff instigates a clinch.
Masuta blocking some punches.
Schoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schoff.
Schoff misses with some punches.
Schoff working aggressively here.
Masuta blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Masuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masuta can't break the clinch. #T1##BC#
Masuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Schoff has Masuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Masuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schoff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masuta blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schoff.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masuta .
Masuta blocking some punches.
Schoff stalls. #BC#
Masuta breaks the clinch.
Schoff with a jab.
Schoff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masuta 's head backwards.
Masuta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Schoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it.
Masuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schoff.
Masuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schoff.
Schoff cracks Masuta on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Masuta falls backwards against the cage. Schoff follows up with more strikes that drop Masuta to his knees. Schoff keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Masuta ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farren Schoff!
After the big win, Farren Schoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, KarateO Masuta stepped up to the mic, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: JAG Garuda vs Watson
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Read blocks a head kick by Masuta .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta misses with a low kick.
Masuta misses with a head kick. #T1#
Read throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuta throws a quick counter head kick but Read was just out of range.
Read throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta throws a quick counter head kick but Read was just out of range.
Read misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Masuta scores with a head kick. Read tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Read throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Masuta does it's job there.#CL2#
Masuta gets tackled into the cage by Read. Read maintains the clinch. #T3#
Read tries a body shot but Masuta blocks it.
Masuta managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Read lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Masuta is blocking nicely.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but Masuta blocks with his arms.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Masuta is blocking nicely.
Masuta is looking to break free of the clinch but Read has double underhooks.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Read lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Read misses with a body punch. #T4#
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masuta is defending well for now.
Read tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read has Masuta pressed against the cage, preventing Masuta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Read.
Read keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masuta 's efforts to push away.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Masuta is blocking nicely.
Masuta can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Read has a couple of punches blocked by Masuta . #BC#
Masuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Read 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#
Read throws a sloppy head kick and Masuta moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Read misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta looks for the body kick but Read saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read slips under a jab from Masuta .
Read throws a counter combo.#T1#
A head kick misses from Read.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Read has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masuta throws a sloppy head kick and Read moves out of range easily.
Read lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masuta avoids the head kick by Read.
Masuta throws a big counter combination but Read scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masuta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Masuta misses with the combination.
Read pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Read.
Masuta seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Read.
Masuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Read.
Read pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Masuta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Read looks for the body kick but Masuta saw that one coming.
Masuta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Read scores with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Read steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masuta .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marc Read will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Masuta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Read - the referee stops the clock and Masuta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Read. Masuta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Masuta misses
and Read counters with a one-two to the body.
Masuta looks for the body kick but Read saw that one coming.
Read raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Masuta 's corner calls for a 1-2. Masuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Read throws a push kick but Masuta slaps the foot to one side.
KarateO Masuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Masuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Read checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masuta avoids the head kick by Read.
Read throws a head kick that misses.
Read has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Read throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta throws a quick counter head kick but Read was just out of range.#T3#
Read is looking to land body kicks.
Masuta throws a quick counter head kick but Read was just out of range.
Read throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Read moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Read is trying to counter with his kicks.
Masuta blocks a head kick by Read.
As Read looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Read just gets out of the way.#T4#
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.
Masuta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Read thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masuta if he has to take too many more of those.
Masuta avoids the head kick by Read.
Masuta is looking for a counter combo.
KarateO Masuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Read.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Read comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Read has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Read!
The defeated KarateO Masuta had this to say: 'Arigoto'.

Event: JAG I
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Roach throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Roach tests Masuta 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Masuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masuta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roach's knee momentarily.
Roach throws the kick towards the body but Masuta avoids it.
A punch combination from Roach misses.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roach misses with a double jab.
Roach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Roach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Roach throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
It appears Masuta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roach connects with a body shot.
Roach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masuta under the eye.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roach throws a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
Roach lands a nice shot to the body.
Roach tries to score with a low kick but Masuta moves his leg out of the way.
Masuta throws a big counter combination but Roach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roach.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Masuta moves away and avoids it.
Masuta slips a jab and a cross from Roach. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masuta moves away from the strike by Roach.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Roach motions for Masuta to come forward. Roach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Roach.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach cracks Masuta with a good jab.
Roach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Masuta is rocked!
Roach connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Masuta to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Roach!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Roach!
Roy Roach opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated KarateO Masuta had this to say: 'Arigoto'.

Event: JBL TBD 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Monlova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Masuta 's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monlova moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jamiah Monlova has been cut.
Monlova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Monlova tries to clinch but Masuta is having none of it.
Masuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monlova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monlova throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monlova tries to clinch
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monlova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masuta counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Monlova badly! He tries to strike back but Masuta puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Monlova out cold! Oh man, Monlova will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KarateO Masuta !
Post fight, KarateO Masuta stared into the camera and said 'Arigoto '.

Event: JBL No Ceilings
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Masuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Masuta 's belly button to the back.
Masuta ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Masuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Masuta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Masuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masuta slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas sizes up Masuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masuta momentarily.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masuta .
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas cracks Masuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Masuta is rocked!#T2#
Thomas lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Masuta head around and knocks him out cold! Thomas hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Thomas!
Mason Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.

Event: FNF Summer Bash
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virtanen throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
Virtanen swings for the body but Masuta moves out of range.
Virtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Virtanen.
Virtanen fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Virtanen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masuta 's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Virtanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Masuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtanen.
Virtanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masuta defending well though.
Virtanen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masuta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
You get the feeling that Masuta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Virtanen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Virtanen looking to finish Masuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Masuta !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Virtanen looking to control but Masuta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Virtanen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Masuta is squirming around, avoiding Virtanen's attempts to control the action.
Virtanen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Masuta is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Virtanen has control of Masuta 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masuta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Virtanen landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3##ES#
Masuta bucks Virtanen off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD2#
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into Masuta 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masuta keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
Virtanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masuta is looking to stand up but Virtanen isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Masuta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Virtanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Masuta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.#BC#
Masuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Virtanen with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Masuta is just out of range.
Masuta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Virtanen just manages to avoid it.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Masuta sprawls well.
Masuta is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen misses with a double jab
and Masuta counters with a body kick that stops Virtanen in his tracks momentarily.
Virtanen misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Masuta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masuta continues to drive forward.
Virtanen misses with a jab to the body
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilmari Virtanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Masuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtanen.
Masuta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Virtanen throws a series of strikes that have Masuta backpedaling.
KarateO Masuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Masuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virtanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Virtanen shoots in and drives through. Masuta sprawls well.
As Virtanen looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Virtanen just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Masuta throws a big counter combination but Virtanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Virtanen throws a body punch but Masuta moves out of range.
Virtanen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMasuta .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Masuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masuta stuffs the takedown.
As Virtanen looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Virtanen just gets out of the way.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Virtanen.#T1#
Virtanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Virtanen misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Ilmari Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Masuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Virtanen misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a head kick that wobbles Virtanen - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Masuta sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KarateO Masuta !
An intense looking KarateO Masuta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Arigoto '.

Event: JBL 20 Point vs White
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
The Show misses the jab.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The Show connects with the punch.
The Show tries to clinch but Masuta moves away
and Masuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Show looks to throw the jab but Masuta is out of range.
Masuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Show jabs Masuta right on the nose. Masuta blinks but takes it well.
The Show looks to score with a jab to the body but Masuta is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from The Show misses the target.
The Show looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Show is looking to clinch.
As The Show looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but The Show just gets out of the way.
Masuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masuta leaves his chin hanging out and The Show seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Masuta crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show thanked the fans post fight for their support.
KarateO Masuta was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigoto'.

Event: Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019

Event: Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Cohle misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cohle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cohle shoots in for a takedown but Masuta shows good takedown defense.
Cohle shoots for a double leg takedown but Masuta sprawls well. He's pushed Cohle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruston Cohle.
Cohle looks winded!
Cohle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Cohle dives in for a single leg takedown but Masuta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cohle tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cohle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cohle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a huge right that knocks Cohle out cold! Masuta is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KarateO Masuta !
Post fight, an emotional KarateO Masuta said 'Arigoto '.
The defeated Ruston Cohle had this to say: 'What can ya do.'.

Event: Initiation 3
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Tonu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Tonu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tonu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tonu looks to throw the jab but Masuta is out of range.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tonu misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Masuta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tonu! Masuta lets Tonu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Tonu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Edward Tonu has been cut.
Masuta blocks a jab.
Masuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonu misses with a right hand
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonu is still on wobbly legs! Can Masuta finish him?
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!
Masuta staying out of range there.
Tonu seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonu misses with a double jab.
Tonu throws a jab but it's blocked by Masuta .
Tonu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Masuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Tonu! Masuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tonu to his feet! Tonu is in big trouble!#TD2#
Tonu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masuta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonu is in Masuta 's guard.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tonu is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tonu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Masuta wants to get back to his feet but Tonu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masuta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonu on the ground.
Tonu forces his way into half guard.
Masuta is trying to stand up here but Tonu is controlling him well.
Tonu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonu lands a nice short elbow.
Masuta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masuta tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Tonu is looking for a kimura but Masuta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonu to get the leverage.
Tonu throwing shots but Masuta is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tonu thows a huge punch but Masuta dodges it nicely.
Tonu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Masuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tonu stalling away here and it's allowed Masuta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tonu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tonu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tonu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masuta keeping moving, preventing Tonu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Masuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masuta wants to get back to his feet but Tonu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonu misses with a hook
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masuta counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Tonu has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KarateO Masuta !
KarateO Masuta made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Arigoto '.

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 3
Date: Jul 26, 2018

#R1#
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew lands an overhand right.
Matthew misses with the body kick
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew misses with a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Masuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it.
Masuta shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthew throws a solid leg kick but Masuta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthew.
Masuta ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Masuta shapes to counter with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Matthew. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Masuta counters with a good, hard body kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Masuta moves out of range of the body kick from Matthew.
Masuta follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matthew misses with a low kick as Masuta jumps back.
Masuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but Masuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Masuta 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Masuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Matthew throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Matthew misses
and Masuta counters with a solid body kick.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masuta .
Masuta unleashes a big counter combination but Matthew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthew looks for the body kick but Masuta saw that one coming.
Masuta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Matthew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew throws a low kick but Masuta moves out of range easily.
Masuta throws a fast counter high kick but Matthew manages to duck under it in time.
Masuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Matthew. #T3#
Masuta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Matthew misses.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMasuta .
Matthew throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Bob Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthew throws a hook but Masuta blocks it.
It seemed like Masuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthew cracks Masuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Masuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
As Matthew backs off Masuta throws a huge counter combo but Matthew manages to avoid it all.
A clash of legs there as Masuta blocks the low kick.
As Matthew backs off Masuta throws a huge counter combo but Matthew manages to avoid it all.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matthew throws a leg kick but Masuta checks it.
It seemed like Masuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masuta is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Matthew is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthew uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthew throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthew throws the kick towards the body but Masuta avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Masuta 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 round but KarateO Masuta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Matthew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthew looks to land a body kick but Masuta moved away.
Masuta unleashes a big counter combination but Matthew bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matthew goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matthew lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Masuta is rocked!
Masuta bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Matthew comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Masuta falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Masuta was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Matthew!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
As Taylor backs away, Masuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masuta defends it nicely.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo.
Masuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.#T1#
Masuta slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Masuta circles away.
A quick step to the side and Masuta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Masuta is avoiding it.
It looked like Masuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Masuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masuta sprawls well. Masuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Masuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masuta slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Masuta thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Taylor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Masuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taylor tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masuta 's waist but Masuta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Masuta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scotty Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Masuta , which made it look bad.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Taylor was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Taylor tries to clinch but Masuta moves away
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Masuta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Masuta shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Masuta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masuta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that second round.
That's time! Masuta 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Masuta , which made it look bad.
As Taylor looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Masuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masuta swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a body kick.
KarateO Masuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masuta is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masuta swivels and escapes.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
KarateO Masuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masuta swivels and escapes.
Masuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masuta circles away.
As Taylor looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taylor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masuta has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Taylor throws a lazy body kick
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor thows a leg kick but Masuta checks it
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Taylor tries to clinch
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masuta 's waist but Masuta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor tries to clinch but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Scotty Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMasuta .

And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masuta 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !

KarateO Masuta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Cranston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masuta is trying to defend but Cranston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cranston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cranston wants to work for an arm triangle but Masuta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Cranston stops Masuta from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Cranston seems content to control.
Masuta is trying to escape back to his feet but Cranston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cranston stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Cranston instigates a clinch.
Cranston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masuta is keeping busy.#T2#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston goes for a takedown attempt but Masuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston moves in looking to clinch but Masuta pushes him off.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cranston tries to clinch up
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Cranston misses with a shot to the body
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston tries to clinch
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cranston throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Cranston dives in and scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston stays in close to Masuta 's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Masuta pushes Cranston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4##TD#
Cranston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masuta to the mat! Masuta manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston tries to stand but Masuta is controlling from the bottom.
Cranston is stalling in the full guard.
Masuta wants to stand but Cranston is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston tries to clinch up but Masuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Masuta throws a counter combo.#TD#
Cranston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masuta 's guard.
Cranston landing with the ground and pound.
Cranston throws a strike but Masuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston controlling the position.
Masuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Cranston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cranston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masuta is controlling him.
Cranston is pulling down on Masuta 's head. It's preventing any offense from Masuta , at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masuta looking to sit in guard and control but Cranston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cranston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masuta 's head.
Masuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cranston is controlling him.
Cranston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Masuta wants to stand and escape but Cranston is having none of it.
Cranston throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cranston closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cranston really felt that one!
Cranston with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cranston fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston misses with a combination
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cranston throws a lazy uppercut
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Cranston .
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combo that has Cranston backing up. Cranston nods at Masuta to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cranston 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cranston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Cranston does no damage.
Cranston misses with a right hand
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a straight right hand.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Cranston throws a lazy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bryan Cranston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Cranston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranston throws a sloppy head kick
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cranston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
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!
Cranston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cranston throws a lazy body kick
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cranston shoots and misses
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranston tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Cranston looks to clinch
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cranston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masuta counters with a series of strikes. Cranston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cranston throws a head kick that misses
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cranston misses with a hook
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Cranston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Cranston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranston misses with a takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Cranston wants to clinch but Masuta slips to the side
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Cranston shrugs it off.
Cranston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryan Cranston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Cranston is predictable there
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masuta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !

KarateO Masuta wins by unanimous decision!

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