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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Masters scores with a spinning back kick!
Bjurstrom thumps Masters with a low kick.
Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Masters has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Bjurstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masters blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Bjurstrom avoided it.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Masters looks to land a right hand but Bjurstrom moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters avoids a kick to the body.
Masters scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Bjurstrom misses
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Bjurstrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjurstrom blocks the elbow strike.
Masters tries to throw a body punch but Bjurstrom avoids it by throwing Masters back against the cage.
Bjurstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masters pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Bjurstrom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bjurstrom is fighting to break Masters's control of his arms but Masters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Bjurstrom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Masters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masters tries for a takedown but Bjurstrom circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bjurstrom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masters to the mat! Masters manages to get full guard.
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!#SU2#
Bjurstrom stands and steps away. Masters gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters is looking to counter punch.
Masters lands with a straight right. Bjurstrom didn't see that one coming.
Bjurstrom takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
It appears Masters was looking to counter with a kick there.
Masters blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Masters looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Masters misses with a looping left.
Bjurstrom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters's sensitive parts.
Bjurstrom missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Bjurstrom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Masters misses with a body kick.
Masters checks a leg kick nicely.
Masters thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Masters throws a lazy body kick
and Bjurstrom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters misses the body punch
and Bjurstrom counters with a big head kick but Masters shrugs it off.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters throws a good cross that connects.
Bjurstrom scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Masters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom dodges the punch combination from Masters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Bjurstrom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjurstrom takes one to the chin there.
Bjurstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Bjurstrom lands with a cross.
Marco Bjurstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjurstrom drops his hands momentarily and Masters takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Masters misses its target.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Bjurstrom is out of range.
Masters fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Masters misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bjurstrom misses with a kick to the body
and Masters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Masters throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters slips a jab from Bjurstrom.#T2#
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Bjurstrom's shoulder, as Bjurstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Masters avoids the head kick by Bjurstrom.
Masters throwing a counter right hand but Bjurstrom manages to avoid it.
Masters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bjurstrom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masters blocks a head kick by Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a body shot
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marco Bjurstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters lands with a good body shot.
Masters scores with a spinning back kick!
Masters throws the kick towards the body but Bjurstrom avoids it.
Bjurstrom flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away.
Masters lands with a kick to the temple. Bjurstrom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy body kick from Bjurstrom
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Masters thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjurstrom if he has to take too many more of those.
Bjurstrom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masters.
Bjurstrom moves out of range of the body kick from Masters.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throws a head kick but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Masters dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bjurstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bjurstrom throws a leg kick
and Masters counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Masters lands with a hook. Bjurstrom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters checks a leg kick.
As Bjurstrom backs away, Masters returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Masters moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Bjurstrom.
I was talking to Masters's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Masters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjurstrom's elbow.
Masters working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Bjurstrom manages to break the clinch.
Bjurstrom throws a chopping leg kick but Masters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Bjurstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Masters throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bjurstrom.
Nice body punch from Masters.
Bjurstrom throws a right hand that misses
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Masters has been cut.
Masters connects with a nice looking jab.
Masters plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bjurstrom swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bjurstrom face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Masters!
An out of breath Anthony Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series - MMA Rd 1
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Masters jabs at Briggs's body.
Briggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Briggs.
Briggs with a nice cross.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Briggs.
Masters tests Briggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Masters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Briggs keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
Masters is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Briggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Briggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Masters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Briggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masters.
Briggs keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Briggs 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.
Masters wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masters postures up in Briggs's guard and throws a big left but Briggs blocks it.
Masters trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs swinging wildly here.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masters looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Briggs tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Briggs to the ground. Briggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Briggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Briggs lunges at Masters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masters's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macka Briggs.
I think Briggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 9:10
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macka Briggs!
After winning the bout, Macka Briggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LEVEL 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Masters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Masters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Zaire moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Masters has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Masters has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaire uses from the top position.
Masters working a defensive guard but Zaire passes into half guard.
Masters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Masters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaire defends it easily.#SUB#
Zaire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire pushes down on Masters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaire is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire is keen to just control but Masters is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Masters tries to roll over but Zaire keeps him under control.
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Zaire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zaire prevents Masters from improving his position.
Masters is staying active underneath Zaire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Masters works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters is adopting a defensive guard.
Zaire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaire controlling from the top position. #T3#
Masters is pulling down on Zaire's head to control his posture.
Zaire stays in close to Masters's body and controls the position.
Zaire trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Zaire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters pulls Zaire in close to prevent any damage.
Zaire trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Masters is trying to control the position but Zaire postures up. #T5##SUB#
Masters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Zaire 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.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masters working a defensive guard here.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving. #T6#
Zaire preventing the sweep.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Zaire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire pushing down on Masters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masters trying to control here.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Masters is defending well. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Zaire passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (0) vs (3) Zaire
Masters is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Masters is trying to escape the mount.
Masters wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masters tries to lock up and control but Zaire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Zaire takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zaire goes for an armbar but Masters turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masters. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masters (2) vs (3) Zaire#SUB2#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Zaire being controlled here, momentarily.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters forces his way into half guard.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
Masters controlling the action here.
Zaire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Masters is looking to advance position but Zaire won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Zaire controls Masters momentarily but Masters frees himself.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Zaire has his hands on Masters's head, controlling the position.
Masters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (5) vs (3) Zaire
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.
Masters prevents Zaire from improving his position.
Masters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zaire! Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (8) vs (3) Zaire#T13#
Zaire tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Zaire is working to get back to half guard.
Masters controlling the pace for now.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaire is looking to escape.
Zaire tries to lock up and control but Masters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Zaire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zaire trying to control but Masters postures up.
#SUB2#
Zaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masters pulls his head out easily.
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masters takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
Anthony Masters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
LEVEL 3
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Toby Vertongen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Masters!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Masters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vertongen (0) vs (4) Masters
Vertongen tries to bench press Masters off him but Masters keeps the position.
Vertongen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Masters uses his free foot to push down on Vertongen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vertongen. Score +3 for passing guard: Vertongen (0) vs (7) Masters
Vertongen is working to get back to half guard.
Masters wants to take Vertongen's back here but Vertongen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vertongen is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vertongen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masters wants to control the pace but Vertongen is squirming around nicely.
Vertongen is working to get back to half guard.
Vertongen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters wants to take his opponent's back but Vertongen doesn't allow it.
Masters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vertongen tries to hold on but Masters postures up.
Vertongen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Masters looking to control but Vertongen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vertongen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Masters controlling the position easily from mount.
Masters tries to control but Vertongen wriggling away. #T3#
Masters takes Vertongen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vertongen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vertongen (0) vs (10) Masters
Vertongen trying to control the action but Masters just sinks the hooks in.
Vertongen staying busy and making it hard for Masters to control.
Masters is trying to stick to Vertongen's back but Vertongen is turning into Masters. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Masters's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vertongen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (2) vs (10) Masters#SUB2#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vertongen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vertongen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vertongen advances to half guard.
Masters is looking to improve his position.
Vertongen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Vertongen wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.
Vertongen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vertongen is trying to control. Masters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vertongen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vertongen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vertongen (2) vs (14) Masters
Masters controlling well, preventing Vertongen from escaping the position.
Masters gets his hands free as Vertongen looks to control.
Masters controlling well, preventing Vertongen from escaping the position.
Vertongen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Masters's guard. Nice work there by Vertongen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vertongen (4) vs (14) Masters
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Masters is trying to control the position but Vertongen postures up.
Vertongen trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Masters is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vertongen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Masters's body to avoid the submission. Masters has instead reached around Vertongen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Masters arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Masters!
A relieved looking Anthony Masters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Level 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Masters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Masters tries to keep at a distance but Orion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been hearing reports that Masters has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Masters jumps guard and drags Orion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters controlling the position.
Orion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orion postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Orion sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Masters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Orion content to stall in guard here.
Masters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Masters (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Masters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orion looking for a sweep. Not yet Orion, not yet.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Masters is proving a slippery customer.
Masters advances to half guard.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.
Orion is trying to control but Masters manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Orion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masters trying to control but Orion is having none of it.
Orion wants to control but Masters is having none of it.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
Orion felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Masters controlling his opponent.
Masters avoids the attempt from Orion to control.
Orion is trying to escape the mount but Masters keeps good control and instead manages to take Orion's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Masters (8) vs (0) Orion
Orion wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Masters keeps control of the position easily here as Orion tries to buck him off.
Orion trying to control the hands but Masters won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Masters's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Orion is really stuck here.
Masters avoiding Orion 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Masters looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Masters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Orion is really stuck here.
Orion is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Masters off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Masters struggling to keep hold of the position.
Masters has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Masters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Masters is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Orion tries to break free.
Masters trying to control.
Orion is really stuck here.
Masters is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Masters working for the choke. #T6#
Masters controls the action.
Masters wants to control but Orion is keeping busy.
Masters is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Orion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Masters's arms.
Masters controlling well, preventing Orion from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T7#
Masters controlling well, preventing Orion from escaping the position.
Masters biding his time, controlling Orion.
Masters tries to get the hooks in deep but Orion pushed the leg off.
Orion tries to roll but Masters sticks to his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Orion showing good submission defense here.
Orion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Masters's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Orion tries to escape but Masters has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Masters tries to get the hooks in deep but Orion pushed the leg off.
Masters controlling from the back.
Orion prevents Masters from getting a body triangle.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Masters gets his hands free.
Masters trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Masters keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Orion trying to control the action but Masters just sinks the hooks in.
Orion tries to escape the position.
Orion trying to control the hands but Masters won't let him.
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Masters to control.
Orion trying to control the action but Masters just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Masters.#T10#
Masters has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Masters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Orion wants to escape the position.
Will Masters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Orion tries to roll but Masters sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Masters looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Masters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Orion trying to control the action but Masters just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Masters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Masters let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
Orion trying to control but not successfully.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Masters keeps control of the position.
Orion trying to control the hands but Masters breaks the grip.
Orion tries to break free.
Orion is still trying to improve position.
Orion just trying to survive but Masters is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Masters looking to break Orion's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Orion remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Masters will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Masters controlling from the back.#T12#
Masters has the hooks in. Orion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Masters is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Masters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Orion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masters tries to get the hooks in deep but Orion pushed the leg off. #T13#
Orion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Masters.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from Masters.
Orion can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14##SUB#
Masters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Orion is defending well though. Masters let's go of the attempt for now.
Masters is not going to allow Orion to sit and survive in this position.
Orion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Masters is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Orion rolls, trying to escape but Masters keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters is not going to allow Orion to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masters takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Anthony Masters thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LEVEL 1
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Gavin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Masters!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gavin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masters was covering up waiting for the punch and Gavin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gavin (2) vs (0) Masters
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Masters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gavin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gavin (2) vs (2) Masters
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now.
Gavin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gavin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gavin, not yet.
Gavin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masters preventing the sweep.
Gavin is pulling down on Masters's head. It's preventing any offense from Masters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Gavin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gavin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gavin being controlled here, momentarily.
Gavin looking to control.
Masters controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gavin's guard.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Gavin is defending well.
Gavin is trying to maintain the position but Masters is very close to passing his half guard.
Gavin is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gavin wants to control but Masters is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gavin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gavin.
Masters wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Masters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masters won't allow Gavin to sweep him here. #T4#
Gavin keeping full guard, as Masters tries to pass.
Gavin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gavin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masters slips nicely into half guard.
Gavin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Masters jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gavin (2) vs (5) Masters
Gavin is not content to let Masters control the position.
Masters is staying tight to Gavin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gavin is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Masters controlling the position from side mount.
Masters wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
Gavin is looking for a sweep.
Gavin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masters works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gavin (2) vs (8) Masters#T6#
Gavin manages to control the position for a moment.
Masters avoids the attempt from Gavin to control.
Masters tries to control but Gavin wriggling away.
Gavin is working to get back to half guard.
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gavin regains half guard.#T7#
Masters wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gavin actively working from the bottom here.
Masters wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Masters in particular looking to stall.
Gavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Gavin is defending well. #T8#
Masters is thwarting Gavin's attempts to control the position.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Gavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masters prevents Gavin from improving his position.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gavin keeps working.
Gavin controlling the position well.
Gavin trying to hold on to Masters's head to control him but Masters postures up.
#SUB#
Gavin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Masters is controlling the pace.
Gavin moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Masters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masters pushing down on Gavin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masters tries to pass to full mount but Gavin defends it. #T10#
Gavin is trying to control but can't.
Gavin is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masters trying to control the pace.
Masters is trying to control. Gavin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gavin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gavin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Gavin is not content to let Masters control the position.
Masters wants to free his trapped foot but Gavin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gavin wants to control but Masters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gavin actively working from the bottom here.
Gavin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gavin looking for a sweep. Not yet Gavin, not yet. #T12#
Masters trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masters wants to control from the top but Gavin keeps moving.
Gavin 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.
Gavin is pulling down on Masters's head. It's preventing any offense from Masters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Masters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gavin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Masters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Masters won't allow Gavin to sweep him here.
Gavin is working hard here to advance position.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gavin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Masters passes into half guard.
Masters wants to take a breather but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.#T14#
Masters wants to pass to mount but Gavin is defending the position.
Gavin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
Masters is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gavin looking for submissions off his back.
Masters trying to control the action but Gavin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavin is looking for a sweep. Masters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gavin wants to control but Masters is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masters wins on points by 8 to 2.
Anthony Masters thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Lester wants to clinch.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
Lester doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Lester throws a lazy uppercut
letting Masters counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
Masters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Masters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lester defending against the ground and pound.
Masters just content to control the position.
Masters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masters working the head with strikes.
Lester is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Masters sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Masters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Masters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lester taking a bit of punishment here - Masters scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Masters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lester takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Masters tries to move to mount but Lester blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Masters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Masters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Masters has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Masters working the head with strikes.
Lester looks winded!
Lester is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#The cut above Moe Lester's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Masters controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Masters.#T3#
Masters throws an elbow but Lester slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masters in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#Moe Lester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moe Lester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Masters!
Anthony Masters thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Evensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters slips a straight right by Evensen.
Evensen misses with a body shot.
Evensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Evensen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evensen digs a good body shot into Masters's ribs.
Evensen looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Masters misses with a hook.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Evensen misses with a body kick.
Evensen scores with a sloppy right hand. Masters should have avoided that one.
Evensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evensen just misses with a punch to the body.
Evensen needs to keep his hands up - Masters had a free shot at his head there.
Evensen throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Evensen looks to move away, Masters throws a big counter combo but Evensen just gets out of the way.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Evensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evensen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Evensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evensen.
Evensen misses the jab.
Evensen lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evensen.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
Evensen throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Masters has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Masters takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evensen takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Masters. #CUT#It looks like Seleucus Evensen has been cut.
Evensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masters cracks Evensen with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Masters.
Masters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evensen backwards.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Evensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Masters.
Masters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evensen looks winded!
Masters pushes Evensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Masters.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Masters on the inside.
Masters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Masters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Evensen fails to land.
Masters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Masters - that landed with a thud.
Masters digs a right hand underneath Evensen's ribcage. Evensen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masters lands a nice elbow.
Masters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masters 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, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Masters lands a nice shot to the body.
Masters lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Masters.
Masters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evensen backwards.
Masters lands a hook that snaps the head of Evensen backwards.
Evensen tries to break the clinch but Masters is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Masters.
Masters lands with a left to the head.
Masters lands an elbow just above Evensen 's eye. #ROC#Evensen is rocked!
Masters creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Evensen! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Masters.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Masters!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Masters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Cartier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Cartier looking to score a takedown here. Masters is defending well but Cartier drives through and ends up in Masters's guard.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Masters pulls Cartier in close to prevent any damage.
Cartier trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Masters is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cartier frees his head nicely. Oh but Masters has switched to an armbar! Cartier is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Masters!
An out of breath Anthony Masters thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Masters blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Masters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Hakimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakimi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi scores with a head kick. Masters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hakimi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters takes one on the button.
Hakimi lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakimi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Hakimi tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Hakimi tries to counter it with a takedown but Masters pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Hakimi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Masters blocks the body kick.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hakimi misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Hakimi tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Hakimi breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Hakimi catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakimi. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakimi looks to land a combination. Masters sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Masters has been cut.
Masters throws the left hand but Hakimi avoids the punch easily.
Hakimi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakimi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakimi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masters defends it well.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakimi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masters avoids the head kick by Hakimi.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi swinging wildly here.
Hakimi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Hakimi fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Hakimi throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Hakimi misses with the combination.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hakimi.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hakimi lands with a nice body punch.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakimi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anthony Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakimi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakimi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Hakimi scores with a head kick.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakimi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
Hakimi throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Masters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakimi swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Hakimi misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick lands for Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakimi lands a head kick!
Hakimi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Masters is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters is looking to clinch but Hakimi is avoiding it.
Hakimi takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Hakimi clobbers Masters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Masters sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters dodges the punch combination from Hakimi.
Masters is looking to clinch but Hakimi is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Masters.
Hakimi misses with a two punch combination.
Hakimi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakimi looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch.
Hakimi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakimi.
Hakimi defending well as Masters loads up on a big left hand.
Hakimi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakimi.
Hakimi throws the left hand but Masters avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters moves out of range of the body kick from Hakimi.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakimi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakimi misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zied Hakimi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Masters's cut.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hakimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Masters might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Masters avoids the head kick by Hakimi.
Zied Hakimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakimi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Hakimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masters.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi misses with a double jab.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Hakimi stalks Masters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Masters's face. Masters staggers backwards, shaken.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Hakimi throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
A combination from Hakimi does no damage.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Hakimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakimi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Hakimi breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Masters blocks the leg kick.
Hakimi is breathing heavily.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakimi with the counter takedown but Masters avoids it easily.
Zied Hakimi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hakimi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakimi with the counter takedown but Masters avoids it easily.
Hakimi tries to bum rush Masters with a series of wild strikes but Masters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakimi lands with an uppercut that bounces Masters off the cage and back into range.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakimi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakimi swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakimi looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Hakimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakimi connects with a nice looking jab.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi swats away the attempt to clinch by Masters.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Hakimi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakimi lands a two punch combo.
Hakimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakimi circles away.
Hakimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakimi throws a head kick that misses.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakimi throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Hakimi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakimi misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Hakimi keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakimi misses with a straight right.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakimi misses with a looping left.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Masters throws a hook but Hakimi blocks it.
Hakimi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Masters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakimi misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Hakimi.
Masters tries to clinch up but Hakimi circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Hakimi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masters backs up against the cage.
Hakimi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakimi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters blocks a head kick by Hakimi.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him 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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakimi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters wants to clinch up but Hakimi keeps it at a distance.
Hakimi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Hakimi.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi moves out of range.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakimi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Hakimi breaks away and moves out of range.
Masters throws out a powerful jab.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakimi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Hakimi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zied Hakimi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Masters's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Masters lands with a right hand.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Hakimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Hakimi throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Masters takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masters tries to clinch but Hakimi is having none of it.
Masters moves in looking to clinch but Hakimi pushes him off.
Masters tries to clinch up.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakimi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hakimi misses with a head kick.
Masters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Masters wants to clinch.
Hakimi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakimi scores with a shot to the body.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Hakimi feints the counter takedown.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hakimi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Hakimi and move into the clinch.
Hakimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakimi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hakimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
Masters blocks a jab.
Hakimi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Masters tries to clinch there but Hakimi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakimi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masters closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Hakimi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masters wants to stand and escape but Hakimi is having none of it.
Hakimi preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hakimi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Masters working a defensive guard but Hakimi passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hakimi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masters is just riding it out for now. Hakimi eventually gives up the hold.
Hakimi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hakimi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hakimi controlling the pace.
Hakimi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anthony Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zied Hakimi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zied Hakimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakimi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zied Hakimi! |
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