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Event: RISE 163     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Dukic misses with an uppercut.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dukic lands with a hook. Masters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dukic jabs Masters right on the nose. Masters blinks but takes it well.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters looks to land a combination but Dukic avoids it well.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dukic shoots in but no luck this time.
Masters throws a fast counter high kick but Dukic manages to duck under it in time.
Dukic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters. #CL2#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Dukic blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dukic's brow.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masters obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Dukic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Masters manages to break the clinch.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Dukic slips under a jab.
It looked like Dukic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dukic shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Masters let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masters throws a low kick but Dukic avoids it.
Morton Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukic misses with a wild body shot.
Masters throws a big counter head kick but Dukic avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Masters clinches up with Dukic and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukic lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Masters breaks the clinch.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters.#T2#
Masters misses with a body shot.
Dukic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dukic misses with a straight right.
Dukic swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Dukic lands a head shot.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dukic fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Dukic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Masters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic lands an overhand right.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Dukic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masters is looking to clinch but Dukic is avoiding it.
Dukic lands a body shot.
Masters misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukic is just out of range.
Dukic 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.
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukic cracks Masters with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukic.
Dukic jabs Masters right on the nose. Masters blinks but takes it well.
Dukic cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Masters rushes Dukic and presses him up against the cage.
Dukic wants to stall.
Masters content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Masters manages to break the clinch.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukic.
Masters is looking for the big counter here.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Dukic moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Dukic blocks a head kick by Masters.
Dukic throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Masters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukic scores with a hook.
Dukic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukic. Dukic gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Dukic closes the distance and clinches.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Dukic blocks it.
Dukic missing with knees to the body.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Masters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Dukic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dukic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morton Masters will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dukic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters.
Dukic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dukic is looking to counter the offense by Masters and move into the clinch.
Dukic misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masters pinned against the cage. Masters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Masters.
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Dukic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukic scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Masters misses with a low kick.
Dukic lands a head shot.
Masters tries to clinch but Dukic is having none of it.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters throws a counter combo.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dukic throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dukic misses with a straight left.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Masters throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dukic.
Dukic misses with a looping right.
Dukic connects with a jab.
Dukic misses with a straight left.
Masters walks into a jab.
Dukic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Dukic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dukic throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Masters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukic checks a low kick from Masters.
Dukic shoots in and drives through. Masters sprawls well.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruno Dukic is winning the standup battle so far.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Dukic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dukic feints a jab promting Masters to slip. Dukic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masters slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dukic tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Dukic lands.
Masters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Masters has managed to clinch. #BC#
Dukic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters staying out of range there.
Dukic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMasters.
Dukic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Dukic.
Dukic throws a big shot that misses.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Dukic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dukic blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dukic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masters avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukic takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters throws a solid leg kick but Dukic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters.#CL#
Dukic closes the distance and clinches.
Masters lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
Dukic avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Masters presses Dukic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Dukic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masters unleashes a big counter combination but Dukic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Dukic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masters manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dukic breaks from the clinch.
Dukic connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Dukic has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Dukic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dukic goes for a double leg but Masters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masters continues to drive forward.
Dukic blocking some punches.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dukic backwards.
Dukic avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Dukic blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukic.
Dukic letting Masters take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Dukic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masters misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Masters breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch but Dukic is having none of it.
Dukic throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dukic.
Dukic misses with an uppercut.
Dukic scores with a jab. Masters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dukic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily. #CL2#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masters wants to clinch up but Dukic keeps it at a distance.
Masters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dukic blocks a head kick by Masters.
A little feinted left hand from Dukic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Dukic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masters doesn't seem phased though.
Dukic lands a nice shot that snaps Masters's head back. #T2#
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukic is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dukic.
Dukic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
Dukic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dukic avoids the head kick by Masters. #CL#
Dukic closes the distance and clinches.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters landing knees to the body.
Dukic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Dukic breaks from the clinch.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Dukic moves out of range easily.
Dukic is looking to counter punch.
Dukic lands a jab.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Dukic fails with the takedown.#T3#
Dukic misses with an uppercut.
Masters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dukic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masters lands a high kick!
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masters is trying to break the clinch but Dukic is controlling him.#BC#
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Dukic shoots in but no luck this time.
Masters throws a fast counter high kick but Dukic manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Dukic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masters lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dukic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dukic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Masters ducks right into an uppercut from Dukic.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dukic shoots in and drives through. Masters sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters throws a right hand that Dukic ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukic also avoids with ease.
Dukic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dukic is out of range.
Dukic slips a jab from Masters.
Dukic cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masters looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Masters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
Dukic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Dukic.
I think Dukic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Dukic!
An out of breath Bruno Dukic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: TD 21     
Date:   Mar 25, 2023
#R1#
Nice cross by Masters.#CUT#It looks like Michael Cudlitz has been cut.
Masters tries to score with a low kick but Cudlitz moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Cudlitz is trying to pull guard but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cudlitz backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masters.
Masters lands a knee to the body.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cudlitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cudlitz tries to stall but Masters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Masters.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Masters lands an elbow inside that Cudlitz shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Michael Cudlitz's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masters obliges.
Cudlitz looks winded!
Masters leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow just above Cudlitz 's eye.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Michael Cudlitz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Michael Cudlitz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Masters lands a nice elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Cudlitz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!
A less than humble Morton Masters misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 
Event: TD19     
Date:   Mar 10, 2023
#R1#
Kakuzo misses with a straight right.
Masters slips under a jab.
Masters is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kakuzo clinches with his opponent.
Kakuzo taking a breather.
Kakuzo takes a shot to the head.
Kakuzo taking a breather.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Kakuzo blocks it.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters effectively controlling the action here.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Masters manages to get underhooks.
Kakuzo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Kakuzo shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Kakuzo.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Masters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters lands with a left to the head.
Kakuzo wants to stall.
Kakuzo misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakuzo's brow.
Kakuzo throws a head punch that misses.
Kakuzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakuzo jumps guard but Masters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masters stalling the fight.
Kakuzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masters lands with a short shot to the head.
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masters is keeping busy.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kakuzo tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kakuzo is struggling to control the position.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but Kakuzo is blocking nicely.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kakuzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Nakagome Kakuzo's cut even more.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Kakuzo shrugs off.
Kakuzo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kakuzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakuzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Nakagome Kakuzo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kakuzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Kakuzo slips the punch.#T3#
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masters counters with a nice body shot.
Kakuzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Masters misses.
Kakuzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kakuzo tenderised Masters's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakuzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kakuzo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morton Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters cracks Kakuzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kakuzo throws a low kick, looking for Masters's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Masters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Kakuzo.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakuzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakuzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters throws out a loose jab but Kakuzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakuzo cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kakuzo misses with a body kick.
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Masters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masters prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakuzo looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Kakuzo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masters uses from the top position.
Masters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kakuzo controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself. #SUB2#
Masters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masters has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuzo's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kakuzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masters defends well.#SUB2#
Kakuzo looking for a triangle here. Masters is fighting it but it looks tight! Kakuzo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Masters is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nakagome Kakuzo!

 
Event: TD 16     
Date:   Feb 15, 2023
#R1#
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Babcock throws a hook but Masters blocks it.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masters.
Babcock swinging wildly here.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Babcock moves away and avoids it.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Babcock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Masters is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses the jab.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Babcock needs to keep his hands up - Masters had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Masters misses.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babcock checks a leg kick.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Babcock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Babcock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Babcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masters is on top in guard. #REVB#
Masters won't allow Babcock to sweep him here.
Babcock has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage. #T2#
Babcock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masters controls the pace.
Masters wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babcock has Masters pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masters is continuing to stall.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babcock avoids the head kick by Masters.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babcock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babcock connects with a body shot.
Babcock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a three punch combo that has Babcock backing up. Babcock nods at Masters to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Masters misses.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
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!#CL2#
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Babcock in a clinch.
Babcock can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Thomas Babcock has been cut.
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
Masters manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Thomas Babcock's cut.
That's time! Babcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Babcock lands a right hook to the body.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters. That's going to slow Babcock down.
Babcock lands with an uppercut that bounces Masters off the cage and back into range.
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babcock manages to avoid it.
Babcock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Masters cracks Babcock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Babcock shoots in for a double leg but Masters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Masters misses #TD#
and Babcock counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Babcock connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Masters some visible discomfort.
Masters is not content to let Babcock control the position. #T1#
Babcock landing strikes.
Masters wants to control but Babcock postures up.
Babcock working the body and head with strikes.
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.
Babcock moves into full mount!
Babcock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters wants to hold on but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Babcock punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jesse Thomas Babcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Babcock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Masters is rocked!
The referee warns Masters that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Masters is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock lands a couple of good shots and Masters has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masters grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Babcock lands punches and elbows.
Babcock cracks Masters with a big shot to the side of the head Masters is covering up - he's in big trouble! Babcock connects with another shot that knocks Masters out cold! Babcock stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
A very excited looking Jesse Thomas Babcock 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.

 
Event: TD 13:     
Date:   Jan 20, 2023
#R1#
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Masters jumps back.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
As Masters backs off Slaissi throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Slaissi slams his shin into Masters's torso.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Masters misses the jab.
Slaissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Slaissi.
We've been told by Masters's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi scores with a head kick. #CL#
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters scores with a knee to the head.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masters.
Still in the clinch, Slaissi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaissi looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters working aggressively here.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with a body punch.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slaissi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Slaissi is leaning against Masters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slaissi avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Masters is looking to control Slaissi's arms but Slaissi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masters has his back to the cage.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Masters.
Slaissi looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slaissi's brow.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Masters. #T4#
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Slaissi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slaissi swinging wildly here.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Slaissi and move into the clinch.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
A leg kick checked by Masters.
Masters takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Slaissi cracks Masters with a good jab.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Masters takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Masters tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masters wants to clinch
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters thows a leg kick but Slaissi checks it
and Slaissi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new welterweight champion!

 
Event: TD8     
Date:   Dec 07, 2022
#R1#
Masters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhat.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masters throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters cracks Rhat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters throws out a loose jab but Rhat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters scores with a hook to the body. Rhat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Masters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masters but Masters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Rhat tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Rhat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Rhat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danga de danga de dang - Masters scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat misses with a body kick.
Rhat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Masters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhat.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A low kick from Masters misses #TD2#
and Rhat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rhat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Rhat is proving a slippery customer.
Masters is really struggling to control Rhat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rhat preventing the sweep.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masters is keeping the position for now.
Rhat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters is trying to keep Rhat in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rhat is pushing down on Masters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Masters is fighting to maintain full guard but Rhat has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Rhat is looking for a kimura but Masters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhat to get the leverage.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Rhat seems to be looking for submissions.
Rhat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Masters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masters tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Masters wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well. #T3#
Masters is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Masters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhat on the ground.#SUB2#
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
Rhat stalling.
Masters trying to control here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masters tries to roll over but Rhat keeps him under control.
Masters is working hard here to advance position.
Rhat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rhat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rhat wants to control the pace but Masters is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rhat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Masters is now in Rhat's guard. A big mistake from Rhat there, giving up the dominant position!
Masters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rhat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Masters tries to clinch but Rhat moves out of range.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Rhat on that attempt.
Rhat throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Rhat misses.
Rhat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masters lands with a shot to the body.
Rhat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Rhat walks into a jab.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masters connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Masters clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rhat letting Masters take a breather here.#T1#
Masters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jim Rhat has been cut.
Masters lands an elbow just above Rhat 's eye.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Rhat in his tracks for a moment.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rhat avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Rhat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Rhat goes for a takedown attempt but Masters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Masters lands a slapping body shot.
Rhat is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhat circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Masters clinches.
Rhat wants a takedown. #T2#
Rhat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masters pulls his leg out and moves away.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhat.
Morton Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Rhat's head but Rhat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhat changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a big counter combination but Rhat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masters scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhat should have avoided that one.
Rhat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morton Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
Masters jabs at Rhat's body.
Rhat looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters lands a head shot.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Rhat walks into a jab.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
Rhat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masters defends it well.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhat throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Masters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masters digs a right hand underneath Rhat's ribcage. Rhat let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Rhat jumps guard and drags Masters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Rhat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masters wants to control from the top but Rhat keeps moving. #T4#
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Rhat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhat has control of Masters's left arm, preventing Masters from doing any damage.
Rhat wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Rhat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Masters leaves Rhat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Rhat breaks away and moves out of range.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhat.
Masters misses with a head kick.
A jab from Masters misses.
Masters scores with a hook to the body. Rhat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhat.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Rhat and move into the clinch.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Rhat digs a good hook to Masters's body.
Rhat lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat misses with a head kick.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masters defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Masters into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhat throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Masters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masters connects with a right hand. Rhat shakes it off.#T1#
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhat fails to land the takedown.
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Masters drives through and clinches with Rhat against the cage.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Masters holds him up against the cage and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masters to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Rhat has hold of one of Masters's legs. Masters is fighting the takedown attempt but Rhat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rhat is fighting to break Masters's control of his arms but Masters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masters controlling Rhat's posture.
Masters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Rhat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Masters keeping full guard, as Rhat tries to pass.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Masters looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Rhat misses.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masters as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Masters misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhat misses the target. #CL#
Masters instigates a clinch.
Morton Masters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Rhat tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Masters.
Rhat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Rhat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masters connects with a knee to the head.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands a body shot.
Masters scores with a shot to the side of Rhat's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Rhat in his tracks for a moment.
Rhat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masters to keep the fight standing.
Rhat takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Rhat is rocked!#KD#
Masters drops Rhat with a big knee straight up the middle! Rhat is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Rhat is still on wobbly legs! Can Masters finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jim Rhat's cut even more.#T4#
Masters wobbles Rhat with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Masters dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rhat to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters is the new welterweight champion!
Morton Masters tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 
Event: TD 4     
Date:   Nov 04, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Masters has Chungus up against the cage in a clinch.
Chungus lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chungus backwards.
Chungus blocks an elbow strike.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Abigg Chungus has been cut.
Masters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chungus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chungus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masters's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters stalling.
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Come on Masters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chungus trying to stall but Masters improves his position.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but Chungus is blocking nicely.
Masters misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters lands a left hand.
Chungus avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Chungus dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters is stalling here.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Chungus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters works on Chungus's body with a couple of short punches.
Chungus taking a breather. #T2#
Chungus takes a shot to the head.
Chungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Chungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chungus blocks an uppercut.
Chungus misses with an elbow strike.
Chungus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chungus throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters lands a big knee to the head and Chungus goes down! Masters pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: TD 2:     
Date:   Oct 12, 2022
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball 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.
Ball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters tries to clinch but Ball is having none of it.
Ball slips under a jab from Masters.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ball is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masters rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Masters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masters misses with a left hand
and Ball counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters throws a series of punches but Ball moves out of range.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ball lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ball misses with a body shot.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ball.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters. Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges. #T2#
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters.
Ball throws a chopping leg kick but Masters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ball throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.
Masters throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Masters misses
and Ball counters with a left to the body.
Ball throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Ball looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ball fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ball avoids the head kick by Masters. #T3##CL#
Ball tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball tries a knee to the head but Masters blocks it.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Ball gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masters wants to control but Ball is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ball takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Masters is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ball has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ball pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Masters is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ball!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Ball!
A victorious Tobias Ball thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: TR87: Here’s to the Rock     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
Frost throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Frost checks a low kick from Masters.
Masters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Masters darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masters staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Masters instigates a clinch. #T1#
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters lands an elbow just above Frost 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Frost scores with a knee to the head.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Masters avoids the damage to the body.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Frost is trying to push Masters away but Masters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters working aggressively here.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost moves forwards but Masters connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters takes one on the button.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Frost tries to move into range but Masters moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target. #CL#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
A big right from Masters misses.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Frost clinches up against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost presses Masters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frost gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost checks the leg kick.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards. #T4#
Frost connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Frost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Masters! Frost lets Masters back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Frost fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Masters to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Masters looks to clinch but Frost throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Masters taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren Frost!
Darren Frost is the new middleweight champion!
Darren Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: TR82: Thibby’s Birthday     
Date:   Aug 22, 2022
#R1#
Nice body kick from Masters.
Finn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Finn ducks down to avoid it.
Masters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masters misses with a leg kick.
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finn.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masters throws a low kick but Finn avoids it.
Finn tries to clinch up.
Masters misses with an uppercut.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
Masters misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Finn counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Finn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Finn misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finn avoids it.
Finn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Finn takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters blocks a body shot from Finn.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Finn blocks the elbow strike.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finn lands a right hand.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Finn.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finn gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Finn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Finn - that landed with a thud.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Masters. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Finn has been cut.
Finn pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters is pushing Finn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finn swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Finn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Finn can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters looking to stall.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Finn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Masters.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finn blocks the elbow strike.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finn.
Masters content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finn blocks it with crossed arms.
Finn avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Finn looking to stall.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters lands a knee to the head.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands a left hand.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Finn.
Finn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Finn.
Finn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finn tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morton Masters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finn is able to avoid easily.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Finn is out of range.
Masters throws the left hand but Finn avoids the punch easily.
Finn ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Finn slips the punch.
Finn tries to counter by clinching up but Masters breaks away and moves out of range.
Masters throws a hook to the side of Finn's head but Finn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Finn is out of range.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters misses the jab.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Finn instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Masters working Finn over with knees to the body.
Finn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Masters lands an elbow inside that Finn shrugs off.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Finn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Finn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masters lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Masters.
Finn struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
Finn misses with some punches.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Antti Finn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finn scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Finn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Finn.
Finn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Finn.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Finn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finn tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finn stalling in the clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finn.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Finn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finn.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finn's defenses.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Finn as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Masters blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow.
Finn digs a right hand underneath Masters's ribcage. Masters let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Masters.
Finn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finn lands a shoulder strike.
Finn lands a body punch.
Masters is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finn lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Finn.
A left hand lands to the body for Finn.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Finn.
Finn lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Finn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
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.#R3#
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Finn moves into range and clinches up with Masters.
Finn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Finn. #ROC#Masters is rocked!
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finn.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Finn finish him?
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Finn throws a head punch that misses.
Masters seems to have recovered his senses.
Finn tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters working aggressively here.
Finn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finn blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
Finn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finn's defenses.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finn.
Finn lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finn throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Finn blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Finn.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Finn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masters misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Finn misses with the head strike.
Finn takes an elbow to the temple.
Finn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
Finn lands a nice shot to the body.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalling in the clinch from Masters.
Finn avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Finn lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finn.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Finn blocks an elbow strike.
Finn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn.
Finn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finn lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Finn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
Finn lands an uppercut.
Finn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Finn throws a big uppercut that drops Masters! More strikes from Finn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Masters lies dazed against the cage as Finn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Finn!
Antti Finn retains his middleweight title!
As Antti Finn got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The Antti Finn wins everywhere!'.

 
Event: TR78     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Finn throws an overhand right that lands on Masters's shoulder, as Masters tries to avoid the shot.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters misses with a hook
and Finn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Finn misses.
Masters wants to clinch but Finn slips to the side
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finn throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masters tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Finn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn connects with a body shot that sends Masters's belly button to the back.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Masters tries to clinch there but Finn circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finn! But no joy.
Finn connects with a body shot.
Finn keeps the fight on the outside.
Finn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finn throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
Masters closes the distance but Finn moves to the side
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masters tries to clinch but Finn is having none of it.
Finn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masters tries to clinch but Finn is having none of it.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Finn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finn! But no joy.
Masters takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters wants to clinch
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Finn looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Finn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Finn counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters moves to clinch but Finn breaks away
and Finn counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters darts in trying to clinch
and Finn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters takes a shot to the head.
Finn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Finn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3##BC2#
Finn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Finn misses.
Masters moves to clinch but Finn breaks away
and Finn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Finn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Masters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masters tries to clinch up
and Finn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finn avoids it.#BC2#
Finn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.
Masters tries to clinch but Finn is having none of it.
Finn swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finn throws out a counter right but Masters avoids it with no problem.
Masters misses with an uppercut. Finn saw that one coming.#T4#
Masters slips a jab from Finn.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
A nice combination there by Finn.
Finn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Finn takes an elbow to the temple.
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finn is defending well for now.
Masters tries a body shot but Finn blocks it. #BC2#
Finn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters scores with a jab to the head.
Finn misses with a hook.
Masters tries to clinch
and Finn counters with a straight right hand.
Finn scores with a nice right hand.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masters is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
A jab from Finn misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Finn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Finn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finn swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
A jab lands there for Finn.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finn throws out a counter right but Masters avoids it with no problem.
Masters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masters is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masters scores with a jab. Finn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Finn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Masters tries to clinch but Finn moves out of range.
Finn keeps the fight on the outside.
Finn throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finn counters with a stiff right hand.
Masters wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Masters darts in and clinches Finn up against the cage.#BC2#
Finn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters tries to clinch but Finn moves out of range.
Finn throws out a loose jab but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
A nice side step and Finn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Masters wants to clinch
and Finn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters tries to clinch there but Finn circles away.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.
A nice side step and Finn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masters darts in trying to clinch
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Finn misses its intended target.
Finn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters tries to clinch there but Finn circles away.
Finn thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Finn tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
Finn throws out a counter right but Masters avoids it with no problem.
Finn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finn throws out the jab.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finn throws out the jab.
Masters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finn catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters is looking to clinch but Finn is avoiding it.
Finn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.#T4#
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
A little jabbing left from Finn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Finn counters with a straight right hand.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masters tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Finn counters with a straight right hand.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
Masters looks to clinch
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Finn does it's job there.#ROC2#Masters is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Finn misses the target.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Finn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Finn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finn misses the jab.
Finn misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Masters forces Finn back against the cage and clinches.
Finn misses with a body punch.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finn.
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finn blocks it with crossed arms.
Masters misses with some punches.
Finn avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters tries a body shot but Finn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masters.
Finn struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Finn.
Masters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Finn breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Finn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Finn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finn.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finn blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morton Masters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Finn lands a nice shot to the body.
Finn tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Finn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
Finn throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Finn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters darts in trying to clinch
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Finn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters slips under a jab.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antti Finn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
Finn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masters moves to clinch but Finn breaks away
and Finn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Finn gets tackled into the cage by Masters. Masters maintains the clinch.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters tries to work over Finn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masters or not.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Finn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finn scores with a decent looking hook.
Masters tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Masters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Finn misses its intended target.
Finn lands with a hook. Masters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Masters tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.
It seemed like Finn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters slips under a jab from Finn.
Finn throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters tries to clinch
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters slips a jab from Finn.#CL#
Masters forces Finn back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Finn.
Masters lands an elbow just above Finn 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Antti Finn has been cut.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Finn really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finn steps in with a hook that catches Masters right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Finn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Masters looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Finn! Antti Finn retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Antti Finn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: VFC 95 Hall vs Ivkov     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Masters. Masters maintains the clinch.
Masters dodges an elbow strike from Machine.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machine's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Masters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masters blocks an elbow strike.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Machine blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine. #BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Masters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Morton Masters has been cut.
Machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masters blocks an elbow strike.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Masters takes an elbow to the temple.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target. #CL2#
Masters clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masters's brow.
Machine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Machine manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machine dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machine's face.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Machine circles away.
Machine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Machine.#T2#
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Masters clinches.
Machine takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Masters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
Machine jabs Masters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters. #CL2#
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Machine's defenses.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Masters throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Machine swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Masters darts in and clinches Machine up against the cage.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machine's brow.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Machine takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#Alexis Machine's cut is getting worse.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Machine.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here.
Masters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masters's defenses.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#Alexis Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and pushes Machine back into the cage.#T4#
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Masters instigates a clinch.
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters lands an elbow just above Machine 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Alexis Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Masters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but Machine avoids the damage to the body.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Machine, against the cage.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Masters lands an elbow just above Machine 's eye. #BC#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch but Machine moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machine takes a knee right on the jaw!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexis Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!
An out of breath Morton Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 4     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Finn with a jab.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masters is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Finn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masters tries to clinch up
letting Finn counter with a right hand.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Finn misses with the head strike.
Finn takes an elbow to the temple.
Finn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Finn tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing Finn back against the cage.
Masters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masters lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Finn has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masters.
Masters lands a left hand.
Masters misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finn.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Finn takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Finn can't break the clinch.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Come on Masters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Finn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finn misses with a body punch.
Finn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Masters to work.
Finn avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage. #BC#
Finn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters closes the distance but Finn moves to the side
letting Finn counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finn's defenses.
Masters stalling in the clinch.
Finn struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands. #T3#
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finn is defending well for now.
Finn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow just above Finn 's eye.
Masters is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Finn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Finn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Finn in his tracks for a moment.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Finn shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Finn tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finn working aggressively here. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn tries to break the clinch but Masters is controlling the position. #BC#
Finn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Finn misses.
Finn misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Masters has Finn up against the cage in a clinch.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Finn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finn swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finn as Masters tries to tie him up.
Finn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Finn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masters is keeping busy.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
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#
Masters tries to clinch but Finn moves away
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Finn throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finn is looking to counter punch.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masters tries to clinch but Finn is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Finn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Masters.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries to clinch there but Finn circles away.
Finn throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Masters wants to clinch but Finn slips to the side
and Finn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masters tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.
Finn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Finn misses with a looping left.#T1##CL2#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Finn lands a nice shot to the body.
Finn wants to break free but Masters has control.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Finn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters wants to clinch
letting Finn counter with a right hand.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Finn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters wants to clinch up but Finn keeps it at a distance.
Masters tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Masters drives through and clinches with Finn against the cage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Finn. #T2#
Finn gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finn's efforts to push away.
Finn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finn scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Finn's defenses.
Finn is trying to break free.
Finn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Finn fails to land.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finn avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow.
Finn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Finn's brow. #T3#
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Finn fails to land.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Finn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finn takes an elbow to the temple.
Finn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters prevents Finn from breaking the clinch.
Morton Masters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Finn in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Antti Finn's cut is getting worse.
Masters just leaning against Finn, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Finn.
Finn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Masters.
Finn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters lands an elbow inside that Finn shrugs off.
Finn avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Finn wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Finn blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Finn shrugs off.
Finn misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Finn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters closes the distance but Finn moves to the side
and Finn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters landing knees to the head.
Finn avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antti Finn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Finn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away. #CL2#
Masters instigates a clinch.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Finn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finn.
Finn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finn lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Finn breaks the clinch.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finn counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Masters darts in trying to clinch
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters looks to clinch
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finn throws out the jab. #CL2#
Finn tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finn takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Finn breaks the clinch.
Finn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finn.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Finn and move into the clinch position.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters staying out of range there.
Masters moves to clinch but Finn breaks away
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Masters gets a clinch.
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!
Masters landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters lands an elbow just above Finn 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Masters.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters looking to slow down the pace here.
Finn takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Finn breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Masters instigates a clinch.
Finn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Finn tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Finn swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finn pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Finn breaks from the clinch.
Antti Finn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Finn.
Finn misses with a wild body shot.
Finn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finn throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Finn pushes him off.
Finn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Finn tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finn.
Masters stalling against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Finn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finn dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters. #BC#
Finn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters tries to clinch but Finn moves out of range.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Finn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Antti Finn!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Antti Finn!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Morton Masters!

Antti Finn wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Antti Finn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huygens dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Huygens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huygens swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
Huygens scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
Huygens misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Huygens wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Huygens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huygens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huygens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Huygens manages to break the clinch.
Huygens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Masters has Huygens up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Huygens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huygens lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huygens's brow.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huygens up against the cage.
Huygens managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huygens's face.
Huygens lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Huygens misses with an elbow strike.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huygens avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Huygens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huygens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Huygens throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Huygens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters. #BC2#
Huygens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huygens swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
A countering left hand to the body from Huygens misses.
Huygens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huygens lands a right hook to the body.
Masters wants to clinch.
Huygens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Huygens circles away.
Masters moves to clinch but Huygens breaks away
and Huygens counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Masters rushes Huygens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Huygens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huygens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masters misses with a knee strike.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Huygens.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huygens blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Huygens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Huygens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Huygens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huygens throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters closes the distance but Huygens moves to the side
and Huygens counters with a straight right hand.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huygens paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Masters has managed to clinch.
Huygens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Christiaan Huygens has been cut.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Huygens blocks it.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Huygens, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Huygens.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
Huygens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Morton Masters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christiaan Huygens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huygens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Huygens swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch.
Huygens working hard to break the clinch.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters blocks an elbow strike.
Huygens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
Huygens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huygens misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huygens gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Masters.
Huygens is pushing Masters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huygens's defenses. #T1#
Huygens tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masters as Huygens tries to tie him up.
Huygens misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Huygens up against the cage.
Masters putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huygens in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huygens looking to stall.
Huygens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masters throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Huygens can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Huygens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morton Masters has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huygens scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huygens counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Huygens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huygens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Huygens.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Huygens circles away.
Christiaan Huygens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters tries to clinch but Huygens is having none of it.
Huygens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huygens lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Huygens swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters misses with a lunging right hand
and Huygens counters with a straight right hand.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huygens paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Masters clinches.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye. #T3#
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huygens's defenses.
Huygens avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huygens avoids it.
Huygens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huygens's efforts to push away.
Huygens blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masters obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Masters.
Huygens is breathing heavily.
Huygens has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Huygens.
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!
Masters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Masters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
Huygens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
Masters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
Masters scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masters obliges.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Huygens blocks with his arms.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters is struggling to control the position.
Huygens blocks an elbow strike.
Huygens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Masters. #BC#
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huygens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters.
Masters tries to clinch but Huygens moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christiaan Huygens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Huygens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily. #CL#
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huygens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huygens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huygens.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
Huygens dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Huygens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huygens's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Huygens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huygens. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huygens can do to turn this around?
Masters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huygens.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Huygens circles away. #CL#
Masters clinches with his opponent.
Huygens lands an elbow just above Masters 's eye. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Huygens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Huygens has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Masters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huygens's face.
Huygens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huygens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huygens lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Huygens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huygens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huygens blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Huygens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Huygens lands a shoulder strike.
Huygens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huygens's defenses.
Masters misses with a knee strike.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
Masters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huygens backwards.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masters being controlled against the cage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Huygens.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Huygens lands an elbow that stopped Masters in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Huygens on the inside.
Huygens dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Huygens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huygens tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Huygens takes a shot to the head.
Huygens avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Huygens is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
Masters misses with a body punch. #T3#
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huygens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Huygens working hard to break the clinch.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huygens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huygens stalling in the clinch but Masters improves position.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Huygens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masters lands with a right to the head.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
Huygens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Huygens is rocked!
Masters creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Huygens! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Masters.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1#
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but Frost shakes him off and moves away.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Frost misses.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masters moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masters.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Frost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters moves away from the strike by Frost.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Frost swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Frost dodges an elbow strike from Masters. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.#CL2#
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Frost in a clinch.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Masters avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Masters breaks the clinch.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.#T2#
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masters tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Masters holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.#T3##CL2#
Masters clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Frost.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Darren Frost's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters slows down the pace here.
Frost blocks an elbow strike from Masters. #T4#
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Frost digs a right hand into Masters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masters's gas tank. #BC#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Frost in a clinch.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost blocks an elbow strike.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
Frost takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Frost's cut.
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#
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Masters seems unphased.
Frost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Masters clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darren Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost throws out a powerful jab.
Frost throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Masters's head.#CL2#
Masters moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
Masters scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Darren Frost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masters has Frost pressed against the cage. He pushes Frost back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Masters throws a beautiful elbow that sends Frost crashing to the floor! Masters piles on the pressure with more strikes! Frost is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Jun 23, 2022
#R1#
Wolfe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masters.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolfe counters with a left and a right that stings Masters.
Masters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Masters.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masters misses with an uppercut. Wolfe saw that one coming.
Wolfe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wolfe moves away from the strike by Masters.
Jab, jab by Masters - just one landing.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Wolfe swinging wildly here.
Wolfe slips a jab from Masters.
Wolfe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolfe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masters thinking.
Wolfe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masters throws a hook but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe cracks Masters with a good jab.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Wolfe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolfe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.#T1#
Masters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolfe.
Masters throws the left hand but Wolfe avoids the punch easily.
Masters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe swinging wildly here.
Masters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Masters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe walks into a left hand.
Masters connects with a nice looking jab.
Morton Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Wolfe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wolfe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Masters.
Masters throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
Masters misses with an uppercut. Wolfe saw that one coming.
Wolfe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masters throws out the jab.
Masters waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a solid leg kick but Masters takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfe.
Wolfe takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe sets himself, and Masters steps forward looking for the clinch! Wolfe avoids it this time.
Masters avoids the body shot from Wolfe.
Masters lands a jab to the nose.
Wolfe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
Masters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfe off balance momentarily.
Wolfe lands with a nice combination. Masters backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Wolfe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolfe 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.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolfe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.
Masters feints and then cracks Wolfe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolfe down.
Masters lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masters cracks Wolfe with a good jab.
Wolfe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Masters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masters looks to land a left hand but Wolfe moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
Masters has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wolfe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters scores with a jab to the head.
Masters 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.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolfe. #T4#
Wolfe ducks right into an uppercut from Masters.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfe throws a big counter combination but Masters scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Wolfe ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Wolfe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolfe scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Masters misses.
Wolfe wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolfe momentarily.
Wolfe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masters dodges the punch combination from Wolfe.
Wolfe ducks under a wild hook from Masters.
Wolfe swinging wildly here.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from Wolfe.
Wolfe tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Masters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but Wolfe shakes him off and moves away.
Wolfe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Masters.
Wolfe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
No joy there for Wolfe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Masters tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfe misses with a double jab. #T1#
Masters lands a jab.
Morton Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masters lands with a hook. Wolfe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wolfe works over Masters's head and body with a nice combination.
Tommo Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Wolfe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Masters.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masters's corner calls for a 1-2. Masters obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Masters cracks Wolfe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masters loads up on a big right hand but Wolfe slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
Masters tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Wolfe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wolfe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masters throws a right hand that Wolfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfe also avoids with ease.
Wolfe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolfe takes one on the button.
Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfe checks a leg kick.
Wolfe moves forwards but Masters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masters scores with a jab. Wolfe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters misses with a kick to the body.
Masters lands a nice shot that snaps Wolfe's head back.
Masters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe slips under a jab.#T3#
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wolfe takes one to the side of the head.
Wolfe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Wolfe and move into the clinch position.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfe throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
Masters steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws an overhand right that lands on Masters's shoulder, as Masters tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfe is looking to wear down Masters with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Masters is having none of it.
Masters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Masters as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters lands with a hook. Wolfe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wolfe misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Masters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masters lands an elbow just above Wolfe 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Tommo Wolfe has been cut.
Masters lands a good knee to the midsection. Wolfe won't want to take too many of those.
Masters lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Wolfe is rocked!
Wolfe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masters walks away with a smile on his face. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oh Wolfe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommo Wolfe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfe.
Masters lunges at Wolfe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wolfe's hand.
Wolfe looks up at the clock. Bad move! Masters lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wolfe. Masters pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Masters!
An out of breath Morton Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: VFC 91 Tartakov vs Smith     
Date:   Jun 14, 2022
#R1#
Masters misses with an uppercut
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Masters gets a clinch.
Masters crunches a lovely knee into Rumbalo's ribcage.
Masters lands an elbow just above Rumbalo 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Reese Rumbalo has been cut.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumbalo avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Rumbalo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masters lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Reese Rumbalo's cut even more.#T1#
Masters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rumbalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumbalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Masters. #CUT#The cut above Reese Rumbalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rumbalo is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Rumbalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rumbalo avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rumbalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Rumbalo lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Rumbalo holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Masters breaks the clinch. #CL#
Masters rushes Rumbalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters slows down the pace here.
Masters lands an elbow just above Rumbalo 's eye. #CUT#Reese Rumbalo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but Rumbalo is blocking nicely.
Rumbalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rumbalo managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reese Rumbalo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: VFC 83 Schwarzchild vs Masters     
Date:   May 30, 2022
#R1#
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Masters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarzschild takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwarzschild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schwarzschild lands a damaging elbow.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzschild avoids it.
Masters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schwarzschild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schwarzschild's defenses.
Schwarzschild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Schwarzschild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters.
Schwarzschild throws a head punch that misses.
Masters with a knee to the head. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Schwarzschild's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Schwarzschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters slips under a jab from Schwarzschild.
Jab, jab by Masters - just one landing. #CL2#
Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schwarzschild, pushing him back against the cage.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Masters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schwarzschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schwarzschild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Schwarzschild blocks it.
Schwarzschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters pushes Schwarzschild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzschild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzschild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzschild's brow. #T2#
Masters lands an elbow inside that Schwarzschild shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schwarzschild pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzschild lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Schwarzschild scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Schwarzschild lands a damaging elbow.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Schwarzschild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Masters moves into the clinch.
Schwarzschild misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwarzschild.
Good body shot from Schwarzschild.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but Schwarzschild avoids the damage to the body.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwarzschild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Schwarzschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Schwarzschild - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Schwarzschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Schwarzschild manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Masters misses.
Schwarzschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters tries to clinch but Schwarzschild is having none of it.
Masters wants to clinch.
Schwarzschild misses with a few strikes there.
Schwarzschild throws a body kick that misses.
Masters tries to clinch but Schwarzschild moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schwarzschild throws a quick counter head kick but Masters was just out of range.
Masters tries to clinch but Schwarzschild moves out of range. #CL2#
Masters pushes Schwarzschild up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwarzschild managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
Schwarzschild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Masters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schwarzschild scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
Schwarzschild lands an elbow inside.
Masters lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Karl Schwarzschild has been cut.
Schwarzschild pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schwarzschild lands a shot to the body.
Schwarzschild lands a left hand.
Schwarzschild lands with a left to the head.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Still in the clinch, Schwarzschild scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schwarzschild misses with an elbow over the top.
Schwarzschild blocks the elbow strike.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as Schwarzschild controls the action.
Schwarzschild gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 Karl Schwarzschild will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Schwarzschild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Masters forces Schwarzschild back against the cage and clinches.
Masters avoids a wild elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Schwarzschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Masters rushes Schwarzschild and presses him up against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Schwarzschild shrugs off.
Schwarzschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Schwarzschild avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwarzschild lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Schwarzschild manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Schwarzschild gets tackled into the cage by Masters. Masters maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schwarzschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schwarzschild looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzschild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzschild takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwarzschild pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1##BC#
Schwarzschild escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwarzschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masters at a distance.
Schwarzschild is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schwarzschild takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Schwarzschild looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karl Schwarzschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Schwarzschild thuds his shin into the meat of Masters's side.
Schwarzschild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwarzschild wants to clinch.
Schwarzschild misses with a head kick.
Schwarzschild throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Masters clinches up with Schwarzschild and pushes him back against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Schwarzschild has had enough of the clinch but Masters keeps him there for the moment.
Schwarzschild misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2##BC#
Schwarzschild manages to break the clinch.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters wants to clinch
and Schwarzschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Masters clinches up with Schwarzschild and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schwarzschild.
Masters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schwarzschild tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing Schwarzschild back against the cage.
Masters misses with a knee strike.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzschild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzschild can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schwarzschild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masters's brow.
Masters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwarzschild has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3##BC#
Schwarzschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Masters clinches.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzschild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands an elbow just above Schwarzschild 's eye.
Schwarzschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Schwarzschild blocks the elbow strike.
Schwarzschild throws an elbow that misses.
Schwarzschild lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schwarzschild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masters's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Schwarzschild fails to land.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
Schwarzschild avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Morton Masters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masters lands a right hand.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Schwarzschild shrugs off.
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!
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schwarzschild blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Schwarzschild in his tracks for a moment.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Masters.
Masters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Masters.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schwarzschild takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters scores with a shot to the side of Schwarzschild's head.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schwarzschild fails to land.
Schwarzschild blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Schwarzschild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Masters rushes Schwarzschild and presses him up against the cage.
Masters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schwarzschild backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Schwarzschild's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schwarzschild is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.
Schwarzschild misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Schwarzschild's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Masters connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
Masters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schwarzschild blocks the elbow strike.
Schwarzschild takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schwarzschild lands an elbow that stopped Masters in his tracks for a moment.
Schwarzschild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Schwarzschild.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but Schwarzschild uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Schwarzschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Schwarzschild tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as Schwarzschild controls the action.
Schwarzschild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Schwarzschild blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Schwarzschild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schwarzschild lands a shoulder strike.
Schwarzschild blocks the elbow strike.
Masters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schwarzschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzschild avoids it.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schwarzschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schwarzschild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masters.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwarzschild digs a right hand into Masters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masters's gas tank.
Schwarzschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwarzschild tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schwarzschild or not.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Schwarzschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Schwarzschild.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters slips a jab from Schwarzschild.
Schwarzschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwarzschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schwarzschild lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Schwarzschild is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.#BC#
Schwarzschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Schwarzschild misses with a body kick.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schwarzschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masters tries to clinch up but Schwarzschild circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Schwarzschild misses its intended target.
Masters wants to counter with a clinch but Schwarzschild pushes him away.
Schwarzschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters. #T3##CL2#
Masters has managed to clinch.
Masters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masters scores with a knee to the head.
Masters gets through Schwarzschild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Masters.
Schwarzschild on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Schwarzschild shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwarzschild.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzschild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwarzschild's brow.
Schwarzschild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwarzschild leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Schwarzschild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schwarzschild avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Schwarzschild's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masters with a knee to the head.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Masters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Schwarzschild blocks with his arms. #BC#
Schwarzschild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzschild avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Schwarzschild closes the distance and pushes Masters back into the cage.
Masters takes a shot to the head.
Schwarzschild misses with an elbow strike.
Schwarzschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Schwarzschild misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Schwarzschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Schwarzschild moves away and avoids it.
Masters tries to clinch up but Schwarzschild circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Schwarzschild pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters moves out of range as Schwarzschild throws a body kick. #CL#
Schwarzschild darts in and clinches Masters up against the cage.
Schwarzschild misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karl Schwarzschild.
I think Schwarzschild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Schwarzschild!
Our winner, Karl Schwarzschild, 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.

 
Event: VFC 74 Huygens vs Masters     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1#
Masters wants to clinch.#CL2#
Masters forces Huygens back against the cage and clinches.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Huygens.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huygens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masters's brow.
Masters prevents a body shot from Huygens.
Huygens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huygens pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huygens blocks it with crossed arms.
Huygens misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huygens is trying to maintain a safe position but Masters gets an underhook and turns Huygens into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huygens.
Huygens tries to stall but Masters uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Masters. #CUT2#It looks like Christiaan Huygens has been cut.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huygens struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Huygens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Masters.
A short uppercut from Masters.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huygens's elbow.
Masters has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Huygens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Masters can turn it around.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Masters takes an elbow to the temple.
Huygens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Masters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huygens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huygens lands a damaging elbow.
Huygens working aggressively here.
Huygens misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huygens pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Huygens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters is stalling here.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Huygens lands a body shot.
Huygens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as Huygens controls the action. #BC2#
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Huygens dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huygens blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Huygens lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huygens or not.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Huygens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Masters working Huygens over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Masters.
Huygens throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huygens lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Huygens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huygens being controlled against the cage.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Huygens.
Huygens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters landing knees to the head.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huygens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Huygens trying to stall but Masters improves his position.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Huygens, against the cage.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
Masters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huygens is breathing heavily.
Masters leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Masters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huygens's defenses.
Masters lands a nice knee to the body.
Huygens throws a head punch that misses.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masters avoids a wild elbow strike from Huygens.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters.
Huygens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huygens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Masters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huygens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huygens.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christiaan Huygens's cut.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Huygens moved out of range.
Masters wants to clinch.#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Huygens misses with a punch to the body.
Huygens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huygens lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Huygens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huygens lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huygens misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Huygens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Huygens lands a nice shot to the body.
Huygens avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Huygens.
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huygens can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huygens throws an elbow but misses.
Masters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huygens up against the cage.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Huygens lands an elbow that stopped Masters in his tracks for a moment.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huygens avoiding damage as Masters throws knees to the body.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Huygens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Huygens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Masters. #T2#
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huygens blocks it with crossed arms.
Huygens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masters blocks a body shot from Huygens.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Morton Masters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters.
Huygens lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huygens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Huygens digs a right hand into Masters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masters's gas tank.
Huygens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huygens backwards.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Huygens.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
Huygens avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masters.
Masters has Huygens pushed against the cage.#T3#
Huygens misses with an elbow strike.
Huygens tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huygens's defenses.
Huygens is working Masters over against the cage.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huygens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Huygens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huygens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masters.
Huygens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters is trying to stall.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Huygens. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huygens lands with a left to the head.
Masters prevents a body shot from Huygens.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Huygens creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Huygens.
Stalling in the clinch from Masters.
Huygens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huygens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Huygens.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huygens is defending well for now.
Huygens blocks an uppercut.
Huygens trying to control the position but instead, Masters has worked for underhooks and has pushed Huygens into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huygens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masters leaning against his opponent.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Morton Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christiaan Huygens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Huygens.
Huygens takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huygens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masters scrambles back to his feet.
Huygens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huygens throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
A combination from Huygens does no damage.
Masters wants to counter with a clinch but Huygens pushes him away.
Huygens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Huygens circles away.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Huygens walks into a jab.
Masters tries to clinch but Huygens is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries to clinch there but Huygens circles away.
Masters tries to clinch but Huygens is having none of it.
Huygens throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Masters tries to clinch there but Huygens circles away. #CL2#
Masters instigates a clinch.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huygens avoids it.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Huygens's brow.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huygens.
Masters blocks an elbow strike.
Huygens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huygens takes a shot to the head.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Huygens lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Huygens avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Nice elbow from Huygens.
Huygens lands with a light punch inside.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huygens struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye. #T2#
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huygens dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huygens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Masters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masters landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huygens throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masters.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Huygens in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Masters.
Huygens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huygens takes an elbow to the temple.
Huygens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huygens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huygens misses with an elbow strike.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huygens lands a body shot.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Huygens avoids it.#T3#
Huygens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters working Huygens over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Huygens managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Masters takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masters lands an elbow just above Huygens 's eye.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Masters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huygens is defending well for now.
Huygens misses with a punch on the inside.
Huygens misses with the head strike.
Huygens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Huygens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Christiaan Huygens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huygens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masters tries to work over Huygens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huygens takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Huygens lands a body shot.
Huygens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Huygens shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Huygens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huygens lands a nice shot to the body.
Morton Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huygens scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huygens scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masters 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Masters!
Morton Masters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: VFC 67 French vs Redd     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Masters lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuragi off the cage and back into range.
Masters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuragi's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Kuragi on that attempt.
Masters is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Kuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuragi. Kuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensai Kuragi.
Masters misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuragi.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuragi.
It looked like Masters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kuragi counters with a shoot takedown. Masters fights it but they end up in guard.
Masters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Kuragi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuragi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masters struggling a bit here.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuragi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kuragi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Masters is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi!

 
Event: VFC 59 Cole vs Fish     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Masters 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Masters as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Masters.
Jab, jab by Masters - just one landing.
No luck for Murillo with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Murillo takes one on the button.
Masters slaps away a takedown attempt from Murillo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters lunges at Murillo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murillo's hand.
Murillo fails to land the takedown.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiron Murillo.#T1#
Murillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Murillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keiron Murillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Masters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murillo doesn't seem phased though.
Murillo misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murillo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters sprawls well. Masters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murillo gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Masters connects with a looping right hand.
Murillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masters rushes Murillo with punches - Murillo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Murillo goes down! Masters follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Masters!
Morton Masters thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: VFC 51 Free Fall     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Masters back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters blocks a body shot from White.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White trying to stall but Masters improves his position.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masters as White tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masters's brow.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White tries to stall but Masters uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters stalling in the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
White misses with some punches.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White misses with a body punch.
White tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Masters misses with a punch to the body.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White blocks an elbow strike.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters letting White take a breather here.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
White stalling.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masters tries a knee to the head but White blocks it. #T3#
White dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
White dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
White is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masters blocking some punches. #T4#
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
White blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Masters lands a left hand.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Masters clinches with his opponent.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Masters scores with a knee to the head.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White blocks the elbow strike.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Masters misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White trying to control the position but instead, Masters has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masters is keeping busy.
White seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Masters is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Morton Masters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
White tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masters as White tries to tie him up.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
White dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jorma White has been cut.#T2#
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White lands with a right to the head.
White is looking to control Masters's arms but Masters gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
White misses with some punches.
White is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masters up against the cage.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
White trying to control the position but instead, Masters has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
White misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
White misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from White.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters misses with the head strike.
White can't break the clinch.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White is looking to control Masters's arms but Masters gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
White lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from White.
White tests Masters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Masters gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masters lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from White. #T4#
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White stalling in the clinch but Masters improves position.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
White blocks an elbow strike.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
Masters tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Masters clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by White.
Masters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masters is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masters has his back to the cage.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorma White's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
White throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
White throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
White cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Masters pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Masters gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Masters lands a knee to the head.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
Masters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow. #T1#
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters avoiding damage.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Masters is struggling to control the position.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White is looking to control Masters's arms but Masters gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Masters lands an elbow inside.
White dodges an elbow strike from Masters. #T2#
Masters lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
White is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
White tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White blocks the elbow strike.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masters as White tries to tie him up.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masters as White tries to tie him up.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses. #T3#
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White trying to control the position but instead, Masters has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Masters lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
Masters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters taking a breather.
White dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
White looking to stall.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
White misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
Jorma White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masters throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Masters darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Masters. #BC#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morton Masters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White misses with a wild combination.
Masters wants to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Masters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masters 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Masters!
An out of breath Morton Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: VFC 27 Vandals Validation     
Date:   Feb 26, 2022
#R1#
Masters is looking to clinch.
Costello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Costello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye.
Costello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masters throws a lazy right hand but Costello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Masters clinches up with Costello and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costello.
Costello lands a good knee to the midsection. Masters won't want to take too many of those.
Costello is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Costello working hard to break the clinch.
Masters told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Masters has Costello pressed against the cage, preventing Costello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Costello.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Costello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costello misses with a looping left.
Masters tries to clinch up but Costello circles away and keeps his distance.
Costello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Costello cracks Masters with a good jab.
Costello loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
Costello connects with a single shot there.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costello.
Costello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costello scores with a hook to the body. Masters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but Costello shakes him off and moves away.
Costello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters tries to counter with a clinch but Costello shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Costello tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Costello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Costello has been cut.
Costello is trying to break free.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
Costello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costello's elbow. #T2#
Masters has Costello pressed against the cage, preventing Costello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Costello is breathing heavily.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costello's defenses.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Costello is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Masters is stalling here.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment.
Masters throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masters lands a body shot.
Costello avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Costello working hard to break the clinch.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Costello missing with knees to the body.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masters lands an elbow just above Costello 's eye.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage. #T3#
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Frank Costello's cut is getting worse.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters avoiding damage as Costello throws knees to the body.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Costello tries to land knees in the clinch but Masters avoids the damage to the body.
Costello looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Costello in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Frank Costello's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Masters. #ROC2#Costello is rocked!
Masters lands an elbow inside.
Oh Costello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costello blocks an elbow strike.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
Costello seems to have got his legs back now.
Masters's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Costello avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage. #T4#
Masters keeps control of Costello as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Costello is trying to break free.#BC#
Costello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters wants to counter the offense by Costello and move into the clinch position.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Costello circles away. #CL2#
Masters pushes Costello up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Frank Costello's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Masters is pushing Costello up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Costello wants to break free but Masters has control.
Costello takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Costello's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Costello scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Costello tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Costello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Costello takes a shot to the head.
Costello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Costello blocks it.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Costello breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Costello.
Costello cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costello misses with a looping left.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Costello circles away.
Costello throwing a counter right hand but Masters manages to avoid it.
Costello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.#CL2#
Masters drives through and clinches with Costello against the cage.
Costello wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Costello can't break the clinch.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Masters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costello or not.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Morton Masters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costello takes an elbow to the temple.
Masters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costello's face.
Costello avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters tries a knee to the head but Costello blocks it.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Masters. #T2#
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Costello is trying to break free.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Costello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters tries a body shot but Costello blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costello.
Masters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Costello shrugs off.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters stalling against the cage.
Costello blocks an elbow strike from Masters. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Costello's brow.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costello's defenses.
Costello blocks the elbow strike.
Costello dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Costello tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Costello manages to break the clinch.
Costello throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Costello lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Masters moves into range and clinches up with Costello.
Costello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Costello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Costello's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!
A victorious Morton Masters thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: VFC 18 Mid Week Mauling     
Date:   Feb 10, 2022
#R1##CL#
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Melamed dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Melamed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masters walks away with a smile on his face. Melamed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Masters forces Melamed back against the cage and clinches.
Masters has Melamed pressed against the cage, preventing Melamed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melamed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Melamed blocks the elbow strike.
Masters landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jim Melamed has been cut.
Masters slowing the pace effectively.
Melamed is looking to break free of the clinch but Masters has double underhooks.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melamed's brow.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters looking to throw knees to the head but Melamed is blocking nicely.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Masters to work.
Melamed jumps guard but Masters turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Masters lands an elbow that stopped Melamed in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Masters prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Melamed.
Melamed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Melamed is trying to push Masters away but Masters has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Melamed tries for a takedown but Masters manages to get underhooks.
Masters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Melamed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melamed avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Melamed shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Jim Melamed's cut even more.
Melamed avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters has Melamed pushed against the cage.
Melamed blocks the elbow strike.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Melamed blocks the elbow strike.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Melamed pulls guard successfully. #T2##SUB#
Masters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Melamed pushes a forearm under Masters's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Masters is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Melamed!

 
Event: VFC 10 Uppercut     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day throws a body kick that misses.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Masters clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Day has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Day can't break the clinch.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Masters. #CUT2#It looks like Leg Day has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters has Day pressed against the cage, preventing Day from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses. #T1#
Day is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters digs a right hand into Day's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Day's gas tank.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Day tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Masters.
Masters just leaning against Day, taking a breather.
Day tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
A frustrated look appears on Day's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Day working hard to break the clinch.
Day takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masters wants to clinch but Day slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masters tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Day working hard to break the clinch.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Day shrugs off. #CUT2#Leg Day's cut is getting worse.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters lands a damaging elbow.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Day avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Leg Day's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters checks the leg kick.
Masters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Day takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Masters.
Day can't break the clinch.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Masters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leg Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Masters moves into the clinch.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters has Day pressed against the cage, preventing Day from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Day trying to control the position but instead, Masters has worked for underhooks and has pushed Day into the cage.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Masters. #BC#
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Masters has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Day.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Masters misses with an elbow strike.
Come on Masters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Day is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Masters, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Day's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Day takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Day avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
The referee calls for Masters to work.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters throws an elbow that misses.
Day tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Day is trying to force a seperation but Masters has the dominant position.#T2#
Day has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masters throws an elbow but misses.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Day's brow.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masters pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Day blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Masters is controlling him.
Day being controlled against the cage.
Day blocks the elbow strike.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Day can't break the clinch.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Day tries to circle away but Masters has him pinned against the cage.
Day wants to get back to striking at distance but Masters won't allow it.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Day wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masters lands an elbow just above Day 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Leg Day's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Day dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Masters throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Day avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters lands an elbow inside that Day shrugs off.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leg Day's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Morton Masters!

 
 
 
 
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