Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Pervitin slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pervitin.
Masamba throws an off balance right hand
and Masamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masamba with a jab.
Masamba wants to land a leg kick but Pervitin is out of range.
Masamba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Pervitin.
Pervitin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Pervitin.
Pervitin checks the leg kick.#T1#
Masamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pervitin moves away.
Pervitin slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pervitin scores with a nice right hand.
Masamba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pervitin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pervitin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pervitin misses the jab.
Pervitin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pervitin ducks under a wild hook from Masamba.
Pervitin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Masamba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pervitin on the side of the head.
Masamba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pervitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pervitin ducks right into an uppercut from Masamba.
Masamba staying out of range there.
Masamba connects with an inside leg kick.
Pervitin feints and then cracks Masamba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masamba down.
Masamba lands a jab.#T3##TD#
Pervitin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pervitin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pervitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Masamba defends it.
Masamba is looking to improve his position.
Pervitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masamba's head.
We've been hearing that Pervitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Masamba defends it.
Pervitin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Masamba tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.
Masamba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masamba has hold of Pervitin's hands but Pervitin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pervitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masamba taking some punishment here, with Pervitin in his half guard.
Pervitin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masamba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pervitin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pervitin thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lutalo Masamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lutalo Masamba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donk. Pervitin catches Masamba right on the button with a cross.
Masamba scores with a nice head shot.
Masamba scores with a decent looking hook.
Masamba misses with a body shot
and Pervitin counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Pervitin fakes the body blow, causing Masamba to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Masamba goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Pervitin!
An out of breath Mr Pervitin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Masamba throws a series of punches but Wick moves out of range.
Wick is looking to counter punch.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Masamba avoids the body shot from Wick.
It seemed like Masamba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Masamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wick lands a slapping body shot.
Masamba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wick's sensitive parts.
Jab by Masamba.
Wick connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Wick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Masamba responds with a good body kick, but Wick manages to step out the way in time.
Masamba scores with a decent looking hook.
Masamba throws a hook but Wick blocks it.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Masamba tries to get set, Wick tries to push him back and clinch up but Masamba manages to avoid the attempt.
Masamba misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Wick is rocked!
Masamba loads up on a big right hand but Wick slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Wick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Wick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masamba throws the kick towards the body but Wick avoids it.
Wick throws a lazy right hand but Masamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wick 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.
Wick seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Wick throws a looping overhand right but Masamba ducks down to avoid it.
Wick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masamba.#CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Wick misses with a hook.
Masamba misses with a body shot
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wick throws a head kick but Masamba moves out of range.
Wick misses with a low kick as Masamba jumps back.
Wick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick scores with a hook.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Masamba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Masamba loads up on a big right hand but Wick slips the punch.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masamba moves away.
Masamba misses with an uppercut. Wick saw that one coming.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masamba sizes up Wick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wick blocks a head kick by Masamba. #T2#
Wick misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wick.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masamba misses with a left hand
and Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Wick drops Masamba with a naaaaasty hook - Masamba is in real trouble here! Wick dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wick!
A very excited looking John Wick 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: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Torres misses with a looping left.
Masamba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Masamba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masamba misses with a looping right.
Masamba 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.
Masamba misses with a kick to the body.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Masamba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masamba.
Masamba tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Masamba misses the body punch
and Masamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Masamba tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masamba looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masamba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torres throws a body punch but Masamba moves out of range.
Masamba with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.#T2#
Masamba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Masamba staying out of range there.
Masamba looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Masamba slips the punch.
Masamba lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masamba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masamba throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba thows a body kick. Torres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Masamba 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.
Masamba throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masamba.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Masamba.#T4#
Masamba's corner calls for a 1-2. Masamba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
As Masamba backs off Torres throws a huge counter combo but Masamba manages to avoid it all.
Masamba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Benji Torres's cut even more.
Masamba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Masamba throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masamba pushes Torres away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Masamba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Masamba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres moves out of range as Masamba throws a body kick.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Masamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Torres misses. #T1#
Masamba connects with a single shot there.
Torres takes one to the side of the head.
Masamba scores with a nice strike.
Masamba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres moves away from the strike by Masamba.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masamba misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres throws out a counter right but Masamba avoids it with no problem.
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Torres counters with a nice right hand that sends Masamba toppling to the canvas! Masamba scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torres finish him?!#ROC2#Masamba is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Masamba out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Torres!

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Masamba misses with a low kick.
Masamba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masamba throws a body punch but Bagrov moves out of range.
Bagrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Bagrov closes the distance and pushes Masamba back into the cage.
Bagrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masamba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bagrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba jabs Bagrov right on the nose. Bagrov blinks but takes it well.
Bagrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masamba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Masamba moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Bagrov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Masamba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bagrov right on the button. Bagrov goes down! Masamba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Masamba gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!
Lutalo Masamba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Chai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masamba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masamba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Chai instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Masamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chai letting Masamba take a breather here.
Masamba lands a right hand.
Masamba misses with the head strike.
Masamba blocking some punches.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Masamba controls the action.
Masamba blocks a body shot from Chai.
Masamba lands with a left to the head.
Masamba 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.#BC2#
Masamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Chai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masamba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai is trying to ground and pound but Masamba uses the momentary lack of control by Chai to regain half guard.
Masamba 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.
Masamba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.
Masamba pushes Chai off but Chai dives into side control.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masamba sneaks back into half guard.
Masamba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chai.
Chai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chai lands strikes from half guard.
Masamba trying to control but Chai postures up. #T2#
Chai throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Masamba to regain full guard.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai is fighting to break Masamba's control of his arms but Masamba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Masamba blocks nicely.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Masamba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai throws a strike but Masamba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Chai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Masamba has passed into half guard!
Chai wants to control but Masamba is keeping busy.
Chai wants to improve his position but Masamba is controlling well.
Chai is pressing down on Masamba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Chai working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai managing to control the position.
Masamba prevents Chai from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masamba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masamba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lutalo Masamba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Masamba misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Masamba is countered with a crisp right hand from Chai that sends him to the canvas! Chai follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masamba keeps working.
Masamba is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masamba is trying to improve his position.
Chai taking a break here but Masamba is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai looks to land a strike but Masamba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chai 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.#T1#
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Masamba is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Masamba is keeping the position.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masamba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Presley Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masamba pulls Chai in close to prevent any damage.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is working Masamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Masamba wriggles free and stands up.
Chai connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Chai is stalking Masamba. Masamba circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Chai, and it's lights out! Masamba really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Presley Chai!
A victorious Presley Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 110: Ilmarinen vs Godwin
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Masamba misses with a low kick as Holy jumps back.
Holy looks to clinch
and Masamba counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Holy moves into range and clinches up with Masamba.
Holy takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masamba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Holy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masamba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holy backwards.
Holy tries to pull guard but Masamba won't allow it.
Holy tries to pull guard but Masamba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masamba lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Holy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holy jumps guard but Masamba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy tries to pull guard but Masamba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holy fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Masamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holy moves to clinch but Masamba breaks away
and Masamba counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Masamba circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Masamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holy moves in looking to clinch but Masamba pushes him off.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masamba.#CL#
Holy moves into the clinch.
Masamba has had enough of the clinch but Holy keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masamba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masamba looks to score with a jab to the body but Holy is just out of range.
Holy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Holy has closed the distance and engaged Masamba in a clinch.
Holy jumps guard but Masamba stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masamba walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holy is looking to clinch but Masamba is avoiding it.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masamba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olly Holy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Holy blocks a jab.
Holy tries to clinch up.
Masamba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Holy clinches up with Masamba and pushes him back 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!#BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masamba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masamba connects with a crisp jab.
Holy wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Masamba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masamba misses with a low kick.
Masamba looks to land a left hand but Holy moved out of range nicely.
Holy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holy wants to clinch up but Masamba keeps it at a distance.
Holy darts in trying to clinch
enabling Masamba to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Holy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masamba keeps the fight on the outside.
Masamba throws an overhand right that lands on Holy's shoulder, as Holy tries to avoid the shot.
Holy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holy.
Masamba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Holy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holy is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Masamba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masamba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masamba counters with a right hand to the body.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masamba scores with a jab to the head.
Holy blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Masamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masamba throws a low kick but Holy avoids it.#T4##CL#
Holy pushes Masamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy has Masamba pressed against the cage, preventing Masamba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Holy pulls guard effortlessly.
Masamba is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Holy is looking for a triangle here but Masamba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Masamba trying to control the position but Holy is working away.
Masamba controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Masamba presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Holy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masamba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holy.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Masamba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holy is trying to pull guard but Masamba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masamba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holy tries to pull guard but Masamba won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy jumps guard but Masamba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masamba just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holy tries to clinch
and Masamba counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holy looks to clinch
and Masamba counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Holy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lutalo Masamba!
Lutalo Masamba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 105: Ilmarinen vs Holy
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Godwin slips a straight right by Masamba.
Godwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masamba's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
Masamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Godwin with a body shot.
Godwin 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.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Godwin ducks down to avoid it.
Godwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Godwin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Godwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Masamba wants to stand and escape but Godwin is having none of it.
Godwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Godwin lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masamba is looking to stand up but Godwin isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Godwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Godwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet but Godwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Godwin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masamba wants to stand but Godwin is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Masamba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Godwin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Masamba.
Godwin 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.
Masamba tries to bench press Godwin off him but Godwin keeps the position.
Masamba is looking to get back to his feet here but Godwin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Masamba's back.
Godwin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Masamba 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.
The referee is taking a good look at Masamba as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Godwin! #ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Masamba is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Godwin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Godwin is landing big shots and Masamba is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 101: Masamba vs Chai
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Masamba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Masamba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Masamba's shoulder, as Masamba tries to avoid the shot.
Masamba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Masamba ducks down to avoid it.
Masamba slips a straight right by Chai.
A punch lands to the side of Masamba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masamba misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Masamba wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Masamba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with some punches. #T1#
Chai pushes Masamba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Masamba.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch.
Chai tries to clinch up.
Masamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masamba moves away.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai takes a swing at Masamba's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Masamba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Masamba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Masamba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chai just manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Masamba counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masamba is looking to counter with a body kick.
Masamba misses with the body kick
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masamba lands a lovely overhand right.#KD#
Masamba drops Chai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chai looks back up at him and smiles so Masamba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Chai is rocked!
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Masamba finish him?
Masamba drops Chai with a big left hand! Chai is injured, injured bad! Masamba jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!
An out of breath Lutalo Masamba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Hanma wants to clinch
and Masamba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masamba throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Hanma misses.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masamba manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Masamba.
Masamba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Masamba rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masamba.#BC2#
Masamba breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Masamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Masamba scores with a jab. Hanma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma lands a jab.
Masamba avoids the body shot from Hanma.
A nice side step and Masamba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masamba misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Masamba is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Masamba as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masamba lands a jab to the nose.
Masamba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masamba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma moves to clinch but Masamba breaks away
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Hanma slips a jab from Masamba.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma misses the jab.
Masamba throws a counter combo.
Masamba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Masamba.
Hanma is looking to wear down Masamba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hanma 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.
Hanma scores with a hook.
Masamba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masamba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masamba throws out the jab.
A jab from Masamba misses.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Masamba counters with a nice body shot.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Masamba checks it.
Hanma tries to clinch up.#T3#
Masamba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Masamba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanma in his tracks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masamba.
Hanma tests Masamba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masamba scores with a decent looking hook.
Masamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masamba misses with a straight left.
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Masamba scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masamba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Hanma misses with a looping left.#T4#
Masamba misses the jab.
Lutalo Masamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanma tries to clinch but Masamba is having none of it.
Masamba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masamba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masamba misses with a looping left.
Masamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masamba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Masamba misses.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Masamba lands a big right hand that sends Hanma crashing to the mat! Masamba stays standing though and waves Hanma back to his feet!#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
Masamba connects with a leg kick.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masamba throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Masamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma wants to clinch up but Masamba keeps it at a distance.
Hanma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masamba counters with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Masamba misses its intended target.
Masamba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba keeps Hanma at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Masamba misses its intended target.
Hanma moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanma misses its target.
Masamba throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.#KD2#
Masamba drops Hanma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanma looks back up at him and smiles so Masamba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma looks up at the clock. Bad move! Masamba lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hanma. Masamba pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!
Lutalo Masamba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Baki Hanma spoke after the fight, saying 'Bruh'.

Event: HFC 91: Hernandez vs Amosov
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Susskind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Susskind 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.
Masamba loads up on a big right hand but Susskind slips the punch.
Masamba scores with a push kick.
Susskind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masamba.
Masamba throws a hook to the side of Susskind's head but Susskind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susskind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Susskind moves into the clinch successfully.
Susskind takes a shot to the head.
Susskind goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Masamba breaks from the clinch.
Masamba misses with a hook. Susskind ducked under it nicely.
Susskind tries to counter with a clinch but Masamba shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susskind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masamba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Susskind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masamba. Susskind does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nice jab there from Masamba.
Susskind slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba throws the left hand but Susskind avoids the punch easily.
Susskind wants to counter with a clinch but Masamba pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Susskind.
Susskind lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masamba at a distance.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susskind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Susskind instigates a clinch. #BC#
Masamba breaks from the clinch.
Susskind scores with a nice right hand.
Masamba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susskind.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Susskind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susskind drops his hands momentarily and Masamba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Susskind catches Masamba right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masamba scores with a nice head shot.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masamba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masamba misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
Susskind cracks Masamba with an open hand slap.
A combination from Masamba does no damage.
Susskind comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Masamba.
Susskind wants to counter the offense by Masamba and move into the clinch position.
Masamba misses with a hook. Susskind ducked under it nicely.
Masamba misses with a hook. Susskind ducked under it nicely.
Susskind steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masamba.
Masamba scores with a head kick. Susskind tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Masamba throws the left hand but Susskind avoids the punch easily.
Masamba takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Susskind lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Masamba misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Susskind.
Masamba looks to land a right hand but Susskind moved out of range.
Masamba misses with an uppercut.
Susskind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masamba.
Masamba misses with a looping left.
Susskind wants to counter the offense by Masamba and move into the clinch position.
Masamba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Susskind tries to clinch but Masamba is having none of it.
Susskind staying out of range there.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Masamba sets himself, and Susskind steps forward looking for the clinch! Masamba avoids it this time.#CL2#
Susskind rushes Masamba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Susskind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Susskind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Susskind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masamba working aggressively here. #T4#
Susskind can't find room to land a body shot as Masamba controls the action.
Masamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susskind can't find room to land a body shot as Masamba controls the action. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masamba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Susskind.
Jab, jab by Masamba - just one landing.
Masamba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masamba, as that shot connected.
Masamba looks to land a right hand but Susskind moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masamba. Susskind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masamba swings for the body but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masamba.
Susskind wants to counter with a clinch but Masamba pushes him away.
Susskind misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lutalo Masamba'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#
Susskind misses with an uppercut.
Susskind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masamba misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
Masamba lands with an uppercut that bounces Susskind off the cage and back into range.
Masamba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masamba. Susskind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susskind lands a nice hook to Masamba's body. Masamba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lutalo Masamba is winning the standup battle so far.
Masamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susskind.
Masamba misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Susskind moves forwards but Masamba connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Susskind tries a head kick but it misses.
Susskind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susskind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susskind tries to counter with a clinch but Masamba shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Susskind slips a jab from Masamba.
Masamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Masamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Masamba misses the target.
Susskind moves out of range of the body kick.
Susskind lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masamba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masamba there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Masamba is rocked!
Masamba throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.
Oh Masamba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susskind can do to turn this around?
Susskind lands a nice hook to Masamba's body. Masamba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BAM! Susskind delivers a spinning backfist that drops Masamba like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Leonard Susskind!
Leonard Susskind thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Cango looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
Masamba throws a body shot but no joy.
Cango misses with a head kick.
Cango misses with a right hand
and Masamba counters with a straight right hand.
Masamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masamba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masamba blocks a jab.
Masamba slips under a jab from Cango.
Masamba avoids the head kick by Cango.
Masamba avoids a kick to the body.
Cango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango misses with a body punch
and Masamba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masamba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Masamba drops Cango with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cango looks back up at him and smiles so Masamba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Cango is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Cango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cango jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Masamba! Cango is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!
An out of breath Lutalo Masamba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Susskind darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Masamba slips under a jab.
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Susskind lands a slapping body shot.
Susskind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susskind 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.
Susskind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masamba throws a hook but Susskind blocks it.
Susskind thuds his right hand into Masamba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masamba throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.
Susskind connects with a looping right hand.
Masamba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masamba digs a good hook to Susskind's body.
A good leg kick by Susskind. #T1#
Masamba misses with an uppercut.
Susskind slips under a jab from Masamba.
Susskind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masamba manages to avoid it.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susskind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masamba.
Masamba swings for the body but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Susskind misses with a body shot.
Susskind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masamba throws a hook but Susskind blocks it.
Susskind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masamba counters with a straight right hand.#T2##KD#
Masamba cracks Susskind with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Susskind looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him? #CUT#It looks like Leonard Susskind has been cut.
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!
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susskind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susskind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masamba misses with a left hand
and Susskind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masamba is looking to clinch but Susskind is avoiding it.
Masamba lands a leg kick that knocks Susskind off balance momentarily.
Masamba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Susskind circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Masamba to the canvas! Masamba doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Susskind keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Susskind!
A relieved looking Leonard Susskind thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 79: Holly vs Tintley
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Masamba lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Babula's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Babula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babula throws a big shot that misses.
Masamba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Babula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Babula works the jab nicely.
Babula misses with a lunging right hand
and Masamba counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Gerwazy Babula has been cut.#KD2#
Masamba cracks Babula with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babula looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him? #ROC2#Babula is rocked!
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!
Masamba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Babula tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.#TD2#
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
Masamba wants to stand back up but Chai manages to pass into side control.
Masamba is looking for a sweep.
Masamba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chai passes to full mount!
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Masamba wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chai.
Masamba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masamba tries to get out of the position.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Chai.
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masamba is trying desperately to improve position.
Chai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masamba is looking to escape.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masamba is looking to escape. #T3#
Masamba is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Masamba wants to control but Chai is having none of it.
Masamba is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Masamba is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Masamba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chai controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai tries to clinch there but Masamba circles away.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai is looking to clinch.
Masamba throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Masamba looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masamba.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Chai.#CL2#
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masamba, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Masamba.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masamba swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masamba misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masamba.
Chai stalling.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Masamba stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position. #T1##TD2#
Chai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masamba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masamba is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving. #T2#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Masamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masamba walks into a left hand.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Masamba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai misses with the combination.
Masamba throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook but Masamba avoids it easily.
Presley Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai moves out of range as Masamba strikes.#T3#
Chai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.#CL2#
Chai closes the distance and pushes Masamba back into the cage.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masamba backwards.
Chai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Masamba digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Masamba lands an uppercut.
Masamba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masamba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masamba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masamba struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Masamba fails to land.
Chai tries to work over Masamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masamba leaning against his opponent.
Masamba working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai looking to stall.
Chai taking a breather.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai tries to work over Masamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Presley Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Masamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masamba was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A little feinted left hand from Masamba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Masamba uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Masamba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lutalo Masamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Masamba throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Presley Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lutalo Masamba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Chai doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Masamba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Masamba lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lutalo Masamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#Chai is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Masamba shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Chai takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Masamba sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Chai bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Masamba darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Masamba cracks Spong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him? #ROC#Spong is rocked!
Masamba ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Spong out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Meight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masamba lands a nice shot that snaps Meight's head back. #CL#
Masamba closes the distance and clinches.
Meight tries to circle away but Masamba has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Meight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meight is looking to land body kicks.
Meight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meight thuds his shin into the meat of Masamba's side.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masamba throws a hook but Meight blocks it.
Meight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masamba lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meight. Masamba does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masamba.
Meight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masamba misses with a left hand
and Meight counters with an inside leg kick.
Meight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masamba manages to avoid it.#T1##KD#
Masamba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Meight sprawling to the canvas! Meight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masamba finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Uwot Meight has been cut.
Masamba moves out of range of the body kick.
Masamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meight manages to avoid it.
Masamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Meight counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masamba thinking.
A slow jab from Masamba misses its intended target.
Meight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masamba throws out the jab.
It seemed like Meight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masamba throws a hook but Meight avoids it easily.
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meight counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Meight ducks down to avoid it.
Meight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masamba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masamba throws a hook but Meight blocks it.#T2#
Masamba throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Meight to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Nice jab there from Masamba.
Masamba takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Masamba instigates a clinch.
Meight can't break the clinch.
Meight tries to break the clinch but Masamba is controlling the position.
Masamba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meight tries to break the clinch but Masamba is controlling the position.
Masamba keeps control of Meight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meight wants to break free but Masamba has control.
Meight blocks an uppercut.
Meight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masamba has him pressed against the cage.
Masamba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meight backwards. #TD#
Masamba pulls guard.
Meight wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masamba is on top in guard. #REVR#
Masamba is stalling in the full guard.
Meight is looking to sweep but instead, Masamba has passed into half guard.
Meight is looking to get back to full guard here but Masamba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Meight tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Meight wants to hold on but Masamba pushes him away.
Meight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masamba controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masamba tries to close the distance and clinch but Meight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masamba misses the body punch
enabling Meight to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Masamba misses.
Meight replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Masamba blocks it well.
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meight counters with a thumping low kick.
Meight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masamba scores with a leg kick.
Meight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masamba scores with a jab to the head.
Masamba cracks Meight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masamba thows a leg kick but Meight checks it
and Meight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Masamba 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masamba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meight.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Meight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masamba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meight steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Meight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Masamba will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Masamba.
Masamba tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Meight to counter with a crisp jab.
Meight slips a straight right by Masamba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meight! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Masamba. That snapped Meight's head back.
Meight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masamba rather than just go for the knockout.
Meight staying out of range there.
Lutalo Masamba is winning the standup battle so far.
Masamba misses with a wild body shot.
Meight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masamba misses with a looping right.
Masamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meight moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Meight misses.#T2#
Meight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meight.
Masamba is looking to clinch.
Masamba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Meight as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Masamba is rocked!
Meight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masamba.
Oh Masamba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masamba misses with a looping right.
Masamba bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Meight comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Masamba falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Masamba was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uwot Meight!

Event: HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Masamba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masamba loads up on a big right hand but Cannonier slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Masamba misses the target. #CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masamba as Cannonier tries to tie him up. #BC#
Masamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cannonier darts in and clinches Masamba up against the cage.#BC#
Masamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masamba jabs at Cannonier's body.
Masamba looks to land a right hand but Cannonier moved out of range.#CL2#
Cannonier clinches. #BC#
Masamba breaks from the clinch.
Masamba moves out of range of the body kick from Cannonier.
A shot to the liver by Masamba. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masamba lands a glancing blow to the side of Cannonier's head.
Masamba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masamba looks to land a left hand but Cannonier moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Cannonier pushes Masamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannonier trying to control the position but instead, Masamba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannonier into the cage.#T1#
Masamba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cannonier up against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannonier trying to control the position but instead, Masamba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannonier into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Masamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Masamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cannonier wants to clinch.
Cannonier's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cannonier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cannonier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masamba throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Masamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannonier manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cannonier clinches up against the cage.
Masamba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cannonier stalling in the clinch but Masamba improves position.
Masamba pushes Cannonier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier tries to stall but Masamba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masamba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Masamba misses.
Cannonier is looking to clinch but Masamba is avoiding it.
Masamba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cannonier at a distance.
Masamba checks a low kick from Cannonier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannonier slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba sizes up Cannonier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Masamba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cannonier to counter with a crisp jab.
Masamba is looking to slow Cannonier down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Masamba gets tackled into the cage by Cannonier. Cannonier maintains the clinch. #BC#
Masamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Masamba manages to break the clinch.
Cannonier tries to clinch but Masamba moves out of range.
Masamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannonier was well out of range. Poor timing from Masamba.
Masamba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cannonier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cannonier momentarily.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masamba scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier is looking to clinch.
Masamba scores with the left hand. Cannonier knows he should have avoided that one.
Masamba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Cannonier pushes Masamba up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Cannonier is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannonier.
Cannonier trying to stall but Masamba improves his position.
Cannonier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masamba's efforts to push away.#BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Masamba. That snapped Cannonier's head back.
A good leg kick by Cannonier.
Cannonier slips a jab from Masamba.
Cannonier wants to counter the offense by Masamba and move into the clinch position.
Masamba misses the shot to the body.
Masamba misses the jab.
Cannonier tries to clinch
letting Masamba counter with a right hand.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Masamba finds it's way through Cannonier's defenses.
Masamba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Cannonier is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannonier tries to clinch but Masamba moves out of range.
Cannonier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannonier looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cannonier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Cannonier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Cannonier ducks down to avoid it.
Cannonier moves in looking to clinch but Masamba pushes him off.#CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannonier avoiding damage. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cannonier darts in and clinches Masamba up against the cage.
Masamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannonier can do to turn this around?
Cannonier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masamba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannonier is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier avoiding damage. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Masamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Masamba scores with a hook to the body. Cannonier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masamba lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Masamba.
Cannonier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masamba blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries to stall but Masamba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannonier wants to stall.
Cannonier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cannonier.
Cannonier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masamba.
Masamba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD#
Masamba sends Cannonier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masamba is motioning to the referee to let Cannonier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cannonier is still on wobbly legs! Can Masamba finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Cannonier.
Cannonier seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masamba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannonier.
Masamba scores with a nice head shot.
Masamba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cannonier.#T2#
Cannonier tries to get into range but Masamba steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cannonier! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Masamba scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 47: Justice vs Lambart
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sharpe prevents Masamba from standing back up.
Sharpe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharpe thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet.
Sharpe lands with a punch from half guard.
Masamba tries to kick Sharpe off but Sharpe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Masamba is working away.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masamba's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharpe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sharpe slips a nice elbow through Masamba's hands, connecting with Masamba's forehead.
Sharpe misses with a head shot. Masamba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharpe is working Masamba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Masamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving.
Masamba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe trying to control but Masamba is working from the bottom.
Masamba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sharpe trying to control but Masamba is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Masamba keeps moving.
Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound.
Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Masamba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Masamba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Masamba!#REVB#
Masamba content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Sharpe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sharpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sharpe tries to get out of the position.
Sharpe wants to hit a sweep here but Masamba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sharpe there!
Sharpe tries to control Masamba's body but Masamba pushes him off. Sharpe squirms to his side and now Masamba has his back!
Sharpe wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Masamba controlling the position well here. Sharpe rolled but Masamba kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sharpe is trying to get back to his feet but Masamba has full control of the position and if anything, Sharpe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sharpe wants to escape the position.
Sharpe trying to control the hands but Masamba won't let him.
Sharpe tries to roll but Masamba sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masamba trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sharpe doesn't escape.
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 Donovan Sharpe will probably get the nod.
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#
Masamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharpe fails with a takedown attempt.
Masamba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masamba throws out a loose jab but Sharpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharpe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe postures up in Masamba's guard and throws a big left but Masamba blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sharpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet but Sharpe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masamba is trying to control the position but Sharpe postures up. #T1#
Sharpe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharpe postures up and lands a big shot to Masamba's brow.
Masamba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Masamba has wrist control.
Masamba wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe trying to control but Masamba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sharpe distracts Masamba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Masamba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sharpe trying to control the position. #T2#
Masamba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masamba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sharpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Masamba wants to stand but Sharpe is controlling the position.
Sharpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Masamba has wrist control.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masamba wants to sweep here but Sharpe controlling him for the moment.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Masamba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masamba looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses. Masamba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sharpe's guard. Nice move by Masamba!#REVB#
Sharpe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Masamba dives into side control.
Sharpe is not content to let Masamba control the position.
Sharpe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masamba's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharpe wants to get back to full guard.
Sharpe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Masamba is thwarting Sharpe's attempts to control the position.
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 Donovan Sharpe will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Masamba with a hook.
Masamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharpe counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Sharpe misses with a wild body shot.
Masamba throws an off balance right hand
and Masamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Sharpe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masamba keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
Sharpe stops Masamba from standing up.
Sharpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Masamba is retaining full guard.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Sharpe is standing up over Masamba. Masamba looks to escape but Sharpe dives into side control.
Sharpe is putting a hurting on Masamba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Masamba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Masamba tries to escape but Sharpe is in control.
The strikes coming from Sharpe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sharpe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Masamba looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sharpe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Sharpe!
Donovan Sharpe gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Big Wave XX: 135 Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Arthur throws a solid leg kick but Masamba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arthur.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masamba jabs Arthur right on the nose. Arthur blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Arthur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masamba is looking to escape.
Arthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masamba pushes Arthur off looking to stand but Arthur dives back in and keeps control.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masamba defending well though. #SUB2#
Arthur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masamba sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Masamba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Masamba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet.
Arthur thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
Arthur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masamba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masamba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masamba is refusing to be controlled, as Arthur sits in half guard.
Masamba is trying to maintain the position but Arthur is very close to passing his half guard.
Masamba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masamba keeps working. #SUB2#
Arthur seems to be working for a kimura but Masamba defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Arthur seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Masamba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brenin Arthur!
Brenin Arthur is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brenin Arthur made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Big Wave XV
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Lodinkinni works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Masamba drives through and clinches with Lodinkinni against the cage.
Masamba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masamba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masamba.
Lodinkinni tries to work over Masamba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodinkinni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masamba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Masamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Masamba.
Lodinkinni cracks Masamba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Masamba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Masamba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Masamba drives through and clinches with Lodinkinni against the cage.
Lodinkinni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masamba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lodinkinni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masamba.
Lodinkinni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodinkinni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodinkinni can't find room to land a body shot as Masamba controls the action.
Lodinkinni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masamba. #BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch.
Masamba cracks Lodinkinni with a good jab.
Lodinkinni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Masamba misses with a hook to the body
and Lodinkinni counters with a stiff right hand.
Lodinkinni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masamba misses the jab.
Lodinkinni moves out of range as Masamba strikes.
A shot to the body from Masamba misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Masamba. Beautiful body shot.
Masamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Lodinkinni moves away from the strike by Masamba.
Masamba moves away from the strike by Lodinkinni. #T2#
Masamba throws a poor cross that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masamba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Masamba misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Masamba clinches with his opponent.
Lodinkinni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masamba lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Masamba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lodinkinni takes one on the button.
Masamba throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodinkinni avoids the body shot from Masamba.
Lodinkinni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lodinkinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masamba.
Masamba throws a hook but Lodinkinni avoids it easily.
Lodinkinni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Masamba tenderised Lodinkinni's leg. Lodinkinni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masamba throws a good cross that connects. #T3##CL2#
Masamba clinches up against the cage.
Lodinkinni misses with the head strike.
Masamba blocks a body shot from Lodinkinni.
Still in the clinch, Masamba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masamba just leaning against Lodinkinni, taking a breather.
Masamba has Lodinkinni pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Masamba's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lodinkinni digs a right hand into Masamba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masamba's gas tank.
Lodinkinni misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Masamba.
Masamba gets through Lodinkinni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni misses with some punches. #BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Masamba misses.
It looked like Lodinkinni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masamba lands a nice hook to Lodinkinni's body. Lodinkinni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lodinkinni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut is getting worse.
Masamba misses with a body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodinkinni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Masamba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masamba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masamba throws an overhand right that lands on Lodinkinni's shoulder, as Lodinkinni tries to avoid the shot.
Masamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodinkinni was well out of range. Poor timing from Masamba.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masamba lands a right hook to the body.
Masamba lands a right hook to the body.
Masamba takes a swing at Lodinkinni's ribcage but misses.
Lodinkinni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masamba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Masamba misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodinkinni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Masamba.
Lodinkinni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lodinkinni ducks under a wild hook from Masamba.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masamba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masamba throws a wild body kick that Lodinkinni sees coming a mile off.
Lodinkinni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masamba. Lodinkinni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodinkinni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masamba.
A counter left hand to the body from Lodinkinni misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orvar Odd Lodinkinni'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#
Masamba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lodinkinni throwing a counter right hand but Masamba manages to avoid it.
Masamba misses with a body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lodinkinni gets tackled into the cage by Masamba. Masamba maintains the clinch.
Lodinkinni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masamba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masamba.
Lodinkinni misses with some punches.
Masamba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodinkinni tries to throw a body punch but Masamba avoids it by throwing Lodinkinni back against the cage.
Lodinkinni misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodinkinni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Masamba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Masamba clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Masamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masamba throws a lazy right hand but Lodinkinni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lodinkinni slips under a jab.
Lodinkinni throws an overhand right that lands on Masamba's shoulder, as Masamba tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Masamba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Lodinkinni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masamba throws a right hand that misses
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Masamba misses with a body shot.
Masamba scores with a jab. Lodinkinni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masamba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni looks to land a right hand but Masamba moved out of range.
Masamba looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodinkinni is just out of range.
Lodinkinni throwing a counter right hand but Masamba manages to avoid it.
Lodinkinni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masamba thumps Lodinkinni with a low kick.
Masamba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lodinkinni's hands.
Masamba misses with a looping right.
Masamba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lodinkinni is out of range and Masamba settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Lodinkinni misses the target.
Lodinkinni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodinkinni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Lodinkinni slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Masamba misses its intended target.
Lodinkinni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lodinkinni takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masamba connects with an inside leg kick.
Masamba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lodinkinni counters with a nice body shot.
Masamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lodinkinni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masamba misses with a wild body shot.
Masamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodinkinni was well out of range. Poor timing from Masamba.
The crowd cheers as Masamba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lodinkinni doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lodinkinni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masamba lands a right hook to the body.
Masamba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Masamba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Masamba blocks a jab.
Masamba throws a body punch but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Lodinkinni staying out of range there.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masamba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lodinkinni to counter with a crisp jab.
Masamba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodinkinni under the eye.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masamba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lodinkinni throwing a counter right hand but Masamba manages to avoid it.
Masamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodinkinni was well out of range. Poor timing from Masamba.
Masamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lodinkinni manages to avoid it.
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lodinkinni counter with a right hand.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Lodinkinni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masamba swings for the body but Lodinkinni moves out of range. #T4#
Lodinkinni throws a hook but Masamba avoids it easily.
Masamba lands a jab.
Lodinkinni jabs Masamba right on the nose. Masamba blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masamba swings for the body but Lodinkinni moves out of range.
Lodinkinni throwing a counter right hand but Masamba manages to avoid it.
Lodinkinni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masamba throws the kick towards the body but Lodinkinni avoids it.
Masamba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lodinkinni has time to react.
Lodinkinni jabs Masamba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masamba throws out a loose jab but Lodinkinni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lodinkinni misses with a looping right.
Masamba wants to land a leg kick but Lodinkinni is out of range.
Masamba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Jeez, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lutalo Masamba!
Lutalo Masamba is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Big Wave 10: The Xfactor
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Masamba throws a hook but Whiest blocks it.
Masamba throws an overhand right that lands on Whiest's shoulder, as Whiest tries to avoid the shot.
Masamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiest moves away.
Whiest misses with an uppercut. Masamba saw that one coming.
Whiest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masamba lands a body shot.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Whiest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masamba throws a hook but Whiest blocks it.#KD2#
Masamba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Whiest sprawling to the canvas! Whiest rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masamba finish him?! #ROC2#Whiest is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bill Whiest has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masamba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: Big Wave Big Man Tournament Fi
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Kluz avoids the body shot from Masamba.
Kluz avoids the body shot from Masamba. #CL#
Kluz darts in and clinches Masamba up against the cage.
Masamba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kluz.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Masamba misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Masamba fails to land.
Kluz tries a knee to the head but Masamba blocks it.
Masamba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kluz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kluz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kluz stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masamba.
Masamba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kluz stalling the fight.
Masamba misses with the head strike.
Kluz stalling against the cage. #T1#
Kluz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Masamba.
Kluz is trying to stall.
Kluz trying to land knees to the body.
Masamba misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masamba.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kluz taking a breather.
Masamba lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluz avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Celestyn Kluz.
Masamba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masamba tries to clinch but Kluz moves out of range.
Kluz tries to clinch but Masamba moves out of range.
Masamba tests Kluz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masamba connects with a crisp jab.
Masamba catches Kluz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masamba with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluz gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Masamba gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kluz is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: MANDOWN - Test 3
Date: Apr 19, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Gyasi Masamba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutalo Masamba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gyasi Masamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutalo Masamba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gyasi Masamba.
Lutalo Masamba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Lutalo Masamba lands the left hand.
Lutalo Masamba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gyasi Masamba.
Gyasi Masamba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutalo Masamba digs a good hook to Gyasi Masamba's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gyasi Masamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Lutalo Masamba misses with a body shot.
Lutalo Masamba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Gyasi Masamba finds it's way through Lutalo Masamba's defenses.
Lutalo Masamba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lutalo Masamba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lutalo Masamba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lutalo Masamba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Lutalo Masamba!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Lutalo Masamba!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Lutalo Masamba!

Lutalo Masamba wins by unanimous decision!

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