PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jao Atunes (ranked 5867 p4p, 2766 weight class) and Gregory Masterson (ranked 493 p4p, 291 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Atunes
vs
Masterson

188 cm
23
194
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
198
2 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jao Atunes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson is looking to land body kicks.
Masterson checks a low kick from Atunes .
A jab from Masterson finds it's way through Atunes 's defenses.
We've been told by Atunes 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes with the inside leg kick.
Jao Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masterson thuds his shin into the meat of Atunes 's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson feints a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masterson throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes tries to land a body kick
and Masterson counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
Masterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masterson throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Atunes .
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Masterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes thows a body kick. Masterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Atunes cracks Masterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atunes lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson misses with a hook.

Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masterson, pushing him back against the cage.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atunes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes stalling against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson lands a knee to the head.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson digs a right hand into Atunes 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atunes 's gas tank.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atunes 's defenses.

It looks like Jao Atunes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Masterson blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
Atunes pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Atunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes is looking to control Masterson's arms but Masterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atunes avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
Atunes just leaning against Masterson, taking a breather.
Masterson stalls.
Atunes connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atunes s head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Masterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
Masterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Atunes looking to stall.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masterson.
Atunes stalls.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes is looking to control Masterson's arms but Masterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes .
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Atunes .
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes misses with an elbow strike.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masterson avoiding damage as Atunes throws knees to the body.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike from Masterson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Atunes .
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Masterson.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Atunes .
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masterson misses with a knee strike.
Atunes working aggressively here.
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 Jao Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jao Atunes 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Masterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masterson checks it well.
Atunes wants to slow Masterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Masterson throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes lands a left hand.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
Masterson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Masterson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Atunes cracks Masterson with a nice body shot.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes .
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Atunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masterson or not.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Atunes .
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes .
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atunes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Atunes slowing the pace effectively.
Masterson pushes Atunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masterson is keeping busy.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Masterson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes .
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Masterson.
Jao Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atunes 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atunes is pushing Masterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Atunes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Masterson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Atunes blocks the elbow strike.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes stalls.
Masterson managing to block the knees to the body from Atunes .
Atunes avoids the elbow strike from Masterson, against the cage.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Masterson gets an underhook and turns Atunes into the cage.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Masterson.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masterson.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Masterson.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes .
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
A body shot lands from 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!
A short right from Masterson.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands an elbow inside.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Atunes 's head.
Atunes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atunes is pushing Masterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes has Masterson pushed against the cage.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Masterson works on Atunes 's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Masterson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atunes 's brow.
Atunes trying to stall but Masterson improves his position.
Atunes taking a breather.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masterson looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Atunes .
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Atunes .
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gregory Masterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jao Atunes 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.

Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
Masterson lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atunes as Masterson tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson misses with a knee to the head.
Masterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Atunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Masterson lands an elbow inside that Atunes shrugs off.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Atunes .
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
A short left from Masterson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson is working Atunes over against the cage.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes lands a left hand.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson avoids the elbow strike from Atunes , against the cage.
The referee calls for Atunes to work.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Atunes .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes blocks the elbow strike.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes avoids the elbow strike from Masterson, against the cage.
A short right from Atunes .
Atunes with a knee to the head.

Masterson is rocked!
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atunes .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes pushes Masterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Masterson presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Atunes avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
Masterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike.
Atunes tries to stall but Masterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Masterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masterson looking to throw knees to the head but Atunes is blocking nicely.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Atunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Atunes pushes Masterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Atunes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson letting Atunes take a breather here.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Masterson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jao Atunes .
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Atunes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masterson under the eye.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
As Masterson backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes .
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Masterson swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Masterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes misses with a leg kick

and Masterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atunes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Masterson letting Atunes take a breather here.
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 calls for Atunes to work.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Atunes .
Knees to the body from Atunes .
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Masterson.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masterson.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atunes 's brow.
Atunes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
Masterson lands a nice elbow.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Atunes gets through Masterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jao Atunes !