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Event:
MMAHKI 65
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Masterson with a poor takedown
and Beckley counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson with a poor takedown
and Beckley counters with a stiff right hand.
Masterson fails with the takedown
and Beckley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson misses with a takedown
and Beckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Beckley pushes Masterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson tries to pull guard but Beckley won't allow it.
Masterson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beckley walks away with a smile on his face. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masterson is breathing heavily.
Masterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beckley counters with a big right hand! Oh Masterson is in trouble here! Beckley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aeson Beckley! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 61
Date: Jun 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Masterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masterson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Masterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masterson.
Kim wants to control but Masterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Masterson is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.#T1#
Masterson content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Masterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Masterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Masterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Masterson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masterson tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Masterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kim swivels and escapes.
Kim clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Masterson gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Masterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself. #SUB#
Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Masterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masterson seems keen to control Kim's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that round.
That's time! Masterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Masterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kim won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Masterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masterson just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson working away.
Masterson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1##SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim tries to bench press Masterson off him but Masterson keeps the position.
Masterson is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Masterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Masterson swings around for an armbar but Kim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masterson's guard.
Masterson wants to hit a sweep here but Kim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Masterson there!
Masterson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Kim wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Kim prevents Masterson from improving his position.
Masterson is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Masterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masterson moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Masterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kim throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Masterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Kim throws a series of strikes that have Masterson backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like John Masterson has been cut.#TD#
Kim gets caught flat footed, as Masterson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
John Masterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Masterson looking to pass the guard.
Masterson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Masterson on that attempt.
Masterson slips under a jab from Kim.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kim misses.
Masterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Masterson. Masterson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Masterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
Masterson goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim just leaning against Masterson, taking a breather.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards. #BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch.
Kim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim feints a jab promting Masterson to slip. Kim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masterson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Masterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Masterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Masterson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kim could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masterson has cracked it and Kim is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Masterson! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 55
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Masterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wong, which made it look bad.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ty Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Masterson.
Masterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wong tries to avoid it but Masterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wong to the ground. Wong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Masterson with that takedown attempt.
Wong tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Wong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wong wants it to stay on the feet.
Masterson shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
Wong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses with a body shot.
Masterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wong feinted with a counter takedown.
Wong thuds his right hand into Masterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1##TD#
Wong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masterson trying to control the position.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Masterson.
Wong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Masterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masterson walks into a straight right hand from Wong.
Masterson fails to land the takedown.
A cross from Wong lands.
Wong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Masterson tries to sprawl but Wong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Masterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wong pulls his head out easily.
Wong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wong is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Wong is just content to waste time from the top position. Masterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson 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.
Wong throws an elbow that misses. Masterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wong's guard. Nice move by Masterson!#REVB#
Wong is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wong tries to strike from the bottom.
Masterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wong is retaining full guard.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Wong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Wong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Masterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wong regains half guard.#SUB2#
Masterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wong defends it well. #SUB#
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masterson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson trying to mount his opponent but Wong defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong has his hands clasped together around Masterson's back. He's all about the action.
Wong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
John Masterson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Wong is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Masterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Masterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.
Masterson not doing much here.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Masterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wong is working hard here to advance position.
Wong has a hand on Masterson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Masterson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masterson avoids the attempt from Wong to control.#SUB2#
Masterson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wong is surviving well by controlling Masterson's body position as best he can.
Wong tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Masterson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wong has worked his arm free - good work by Wong!
#SUB2#
Masterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masterson but great work by Wong.
Masterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Masterson is looking to stall here but Wong recovers full guard.
Masterson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Wong looking for subs off his back but Masterson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB2#
Masterson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wong has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Wong has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Masterson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wong has tightened it up now! Masterson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ty Wong!
Ty Wong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 52
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Peziev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masterson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Peziev tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Peziev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Peziev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Masterson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peziev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masterson, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson gets back to half guard.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peziev. #SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masterson is looking to control Peziev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peziev seems to be working for a kimura but Masterson defends the submission attempt.#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.#SUB2#
Peziev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masterson is controlling Peziev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Peziev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Masterson is not content to let Peziev control the position.
Peziev throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely. #T3#
Peziev wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Peziev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Peziev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peziev works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a kimura but Masterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peziev to get the leverage.
Masterson is pressing down on Peziev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Peziev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masterson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Peziev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masterson controls the pace.#T4#
Masterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peziev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Peziev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masterson trying to control but Peziev is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peziev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Peziev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Peziev is retaining full guard.
Masterson trying to control but Peziev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Peziev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Masterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peziev on his heels. He'll look to pass Peziev's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Peziev is looking for a triangle but Masterson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Peziev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Peziev keeps moving. #SUB#
Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peziev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peziev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Masterson escapes and throws Peziev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Peziev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peziev is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masterson tries to move to mount but Peziev blocks the move with his legs.
Peziev is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Masterson tries for a kimura but Peziev is defending well.
Masterson wants to control but Peziev is keeping him busy.
Masterson works to advance to full mount. Peziev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Peziev tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peziev is squirming around, avoiding Masterson's attempts to control the action.
Peziev gets back to half guard.
Peziev is looking for a sweep. Masterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Peziev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Masterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peziev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masterson. #SUB2#
Peziev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Masterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peziev is just riding it out for now. Masterson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masterson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masterson is looking to take a break and control but Peziev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Peziev actively working from the bottom here.
Masterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Masterson prevents Peziev from improving his position.#SUB#
Masterson is working for a kimura but Peziev is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Masterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peziev is trying to stand back up but Masterson is controlling him
Peziev is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Peziev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Masterson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Peziev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Peziev!
Masterson defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peziev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peziev but great work by Masterson.
Rafa Peziev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peziev is trying to improve his position.
Masterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peziev keeps working.
Peziev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peziev keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Peziev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peziev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Masterson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Peziev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peziev is looking to escape.
Peziev is looking to improve his position but Masterson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Masterson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Masterson!
Rafa Peziev spoke after the fight, saying 'I be back, fuk rucians'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 44
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Masterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hu was covering up waiting for the punch and Masterson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Masterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson stands and throws Hu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hu is not content to let Masterson control the position. #SUB2#
Masterson swings around for an armbar but Hu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masterson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Masterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Masterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hu trying to control but Masterson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson is trying to keep Hu in close.
#SUB2#
Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masterson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Jungle Room. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Masterson looking for subs off his back but Hu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hu is trying to control the action in half guard but Masterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hu is really struggling to control Masterson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masterson wants to improve his position but Hu is controlling well.
Masterson is not content to let Hu control the position.#SUB2#
Masterson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hu!
Masterson tries to bench press Hu off him but Hu keeps the position. #SUB#
Hu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hu is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Masterson!#T3#
Masterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hu tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
Masterson tries to lock up and control but Hu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masterson is squirming around, avoiding Hu's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hu looking for a guillotine from mount but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masterson is trying to escape the mount but Hu keeps good control and instead manages to take Masterson's back.
#T4#
Masterson is in bad spot here.
Masterson keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Hu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Masterson is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hu wants to control the position but Masterson frees himself and scrambles - Hu manages to regain control in side control.
Masterson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vu Viet Hu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Hu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masterson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Masterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hu's best efforts.
Masterson is staying active underneath Hu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.
Hu is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hu wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Masterson gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hu passes Masterson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Masterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Masterson trying to control but Hu postures up.
#SUB#
Hu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hu is looking to advance position but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterson can do to turn this around?
Masterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Masterson.
Masterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masterson is looking to control Hu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masterson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hu trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hu seems to be looking for submissions.
Hu is trying to control. Masterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Masterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hu pulls his head out easily.
Masterson trying to control but Hu postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Hu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hu is looking for a kimura but Masterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Masterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hu wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#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.
Hu tries to pass to full mount but Masterson defends it.
Masterson tries to roll over but Hu keeps him under control.
Hu trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hu trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hu won't allow Masterson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vu Viet Hu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masterson sprawls well initially but Hu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masterson is looking to get back to full guard here but Hu has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Hu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working. #SUB#
Hu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hu but great work by Masterson.
Hu seems a little lost for a moment, as Masterson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu looks to move to half guard but instead Masterson has passed into mount! Damn!
Hu wants to control but Masterson is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Masterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hu is looking to escape. #T1#
Masterson avoids the attempt from Hu to control.
Masterson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Masterson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Masterson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Masterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Masterson tries for a takedown but Tsai circles away easily#TD#
and Tsai counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Masterson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Masterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tsai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsai trying to control from half guard but Masterson is working away.
Masterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tsai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tsai's back!#T1#
What can Tsai do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Masterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Masterson looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Masterson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Tsai is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Masterson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Tsai taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Masterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Bag throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Masterson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bag's guard.
Masterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Masterson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bag has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masterson on the ground.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag pulls Masterson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Masterson is looking to advance position but Bag has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Masterson tries to hold on but Bag postures up.
Bag pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bag tries to control but Masterson wriggling away.
Masterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Masterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##T3#
Bag controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself.
Masterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masterson's coach down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Masterson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bag misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Masterson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Masterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Masterson is pushing down on Bag's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bag is fighting to maintain full guard but Masterson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Masterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Masterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bag is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bag wants to get back to his feet but Masterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bag trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bag keeping full guard, as Masterson tries to pass. #T1#
Masterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bag keeping full guard, as Masterson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bag misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Masterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bag won't be happy with that.
Masterson takes a little break here. Bag wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Masterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Masterson controls the position.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masterson tries to advance to mount but Bag denies him.
Bag is being controlled here. #T3##SUB2#
Masterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bag is defending well.
The referee asks Masterson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Masterson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Masterson working away.
Bag is trying to escape the position but Masterson is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masterson is continuing to stall.
Bag gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bag looks to land a combination but Masterson avoids it well. #TD2#
Masterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bag being controlled for a moment.
Bag tries to bench press Masterson off him but Masterson keeps the position.
Masterson controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Masterson takes a little break here. Bag wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Masterson is trying to get an arm triangle but Bag is defending well.
Bag is looking to regain half guard here but Masterson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masterson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bag's shoulder. That is not cool.
Masterson tries to move to mount but Bag blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Masterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Masterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bag, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Masterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bag, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Masterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masterson controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Masterson has hold of Bag's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bag tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Masterson cranks the arm and Bag screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bag, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Masterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith stalling.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Masterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masterson to the ground. Smith is now in Masterson's guard.#SUB2#
Smith content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Masterson has locked up a guillotine! Masterson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smith is holding on here and Masterson must be using up a lot of energy. Smith has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Masterson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Masterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Moly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson tries to get to full guard but Moly has control of the leg.
Masterson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moly wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson manages to get to full guard.
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly stopping the sweep attempt from Masterson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Moly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Masterson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moly wants to stand but Masterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masterson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Masterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Masterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Masterson is tightening it up a little... Moly has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moly reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moly taps out! Nice BJJ there by Masterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Masterson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Masterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tests Masterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Masterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masterson on the ground.#SU2#
Masterson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Masterson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Barry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Masterson.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Masterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Masterson counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Jones prevents Masterson from moving into mount. #SU2#
Masterson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Masterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Masterson is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Masterson decides to stand back up. Masterson steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.#TD2#
Masterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masterson looking to pass the guard.
Masterson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SU2#
Masterson stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masterson.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Masterson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masterson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Masterson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Masterson yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Masterson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Masterson! |
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