PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Ley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ley
vs
McMasters

194 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Ley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan McMasters!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ley moves into range and clinches up with McMasters.
McMasters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McMasters crunches a lovely knee into Ley's ribcage.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Ley throws an elbow but misses.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but Ley blocks with his arms.
McMasters misses with a body punch.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but Ley blocks with his arms.
Ley managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
McMasters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
Ley pushes off an throws an elbow but McMasters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.
McMasters tries to stall but Ley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ley tries to land knees in the clinch but McMasters avoids the damage to the body.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMasters crunches a lovely knee into Ley's ribcage.
Ley is breathing heavily.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ley.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMasters leaning against his opponent.
Ley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ley takes an elbow to the temple.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike.
McMasters connects with a knee to the head.
McMasters misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
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!
Ley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ley misses with an elbow strike.
McMasters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMasters connects with a knee to the head.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
McMasters tries to stall but Ley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMasters lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMasters with a knee to the head.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ley takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMasters lands a good knee to the midsection. Ley won't want to take too many of those.
McMasters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMasters trying to stall but Ley improves his position.
McMasters misses with a knee strike.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters trying to control the position but instead, Ley has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMasters into the cage.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMasters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ley is keeping busy.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
McMasters landing knees to the body.
McMasters taking a breather.
Ley lands an elbow inside that McMasters shrugs off.
McMasters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMasters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ley avoids it.
McMasters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but Ley blocks it.
Ley trying to land knees to the body.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
McMasters avoiding damage as Ley throws knees to the body.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from McMasters fails to land.
Ley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMasters working aggressively here.
McMasters misses with a punch to the body.
Ley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMasters is defending well for now.
Ley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McMasters is defending well for now.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMasters struggles to land a body shot inside as Ley controls his hands.
Ley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMasters landing knees to the head.
McMasters looking to slow down the pace here.
McMasters landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMasters lands an elbow inside.
McMasters digs a right hand underneath Ley's ribcage. Ley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMasters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ley is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan McMasters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ley clinches up against the cage.
McMasters is trying to maintain a safe position but Ley gets an underhook and turns McMasters into the cage.
McMasters can't find room to land a body shot as Ley controls the action.
Jonathan McMasters seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ley managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
Ley takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMasters using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ley prevents a body shot from McMasters.
McMasters scores a nice knee to the body.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMasters misses with some punches.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike from Ley.
Ley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike.
McMasters misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMasters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMasters is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMasters tries to stall but Ley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McMasters.
McMasters putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMasters lands an elbow just above Ley 's eye.
McMasters can't find room to land a body shot as Ley controls the action.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McMasters.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMasters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ley is defending well for now.
Ley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMasters lands an elbow that stopped Ley in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from McMasters.
McMasters throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
McMasters trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMasters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McMasters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from McMasters.
McMasters has a couple of punches blocked by Ley.
McMasters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ley's elbow.
McMasters utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMasters avoiding damage as Ley throws knees to the body.
McMasters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ley throws an elbow but it misses.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Ley.
Ley lands an elbow inside.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMasters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ley.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters lands a good knee to the midsection. Ley won't want to take too many of those.
McMasters throws a head punch that misses.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMasters struggles to land a body shot inside as Ley controls his hands.
Ley throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMasters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ley's brow.
McMasters with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Ley.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMasters obliges.
McMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ley.
McMasters tries to land a knee to the head but Ley blocks with his arms.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters avoids a wild elbow strike from Ley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMasters lands a good knee to the midsection. Ley won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMasters scores with a knee to the head.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
McMasters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ley blocks it with crossed arms.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters tries to throw a body punch but Ley avoids it by throwing McMasters back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
Ley misses with an elbow over the top.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
Ley trying to land knees to the body.
McMasters managing to block the knees to the body from Ley.
McMasters connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ley's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMasters crunches a lovely knee into Ley's ribcage.
McMasters throws a head punch that misses.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMasters lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan McMasters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ley circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMasters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMasters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ley forces McMasters back against the cage and clinches.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McMasters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMasters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ley is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.
McMasters missing with knees to the body.
McMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
McMasters taking a breather.
McMasters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMasters avoids a wild elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters stalling in the clinch but Ley improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMasters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ley lands a good knee to the midsection. McMasters won't want to take too many of those.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.
McMasters taking a breather.
Ley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMasters can't find room to land a body shot as Ley controls the action.
McMasters can't find room to land a body shot as Ley controls the action.
Ley throws an elbow but it misses.
Ley blocks an uppercut.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMasters lands a knee to the body.
Ley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMasters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ley takes an elbow to the forehead.
McMasters tries to land knees in the clinch but Ley avoids the damage to the body.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, 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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters tries to stall but Ley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMasters throws a head punch that misses.
McMasters tries to land knees in the clinch but Ley avoids the damage to the body.
McMasters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ley is keeping busy.
Ley misses with an elbow strike.
McMasters misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMasters blocks the elbow strike.
Ley lands an elbow that stopped McMasters in his tracks for a moment.
Ley avoiding damage as McMasters throws knees to the body.
McMasters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
McMasters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ley blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ley lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ley throws an elbow but misses.
Ley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike from Ley.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
Ley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McMasters's defenses.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
Ley blocking some punches.
Ley blocks an elbow strike from McMasters.
Ley missing with knees to the body.
McMasters landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMasters with a knee to the head.
McMasters lands an elbow just above Ley 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMasters.
McMasters is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMasters blocks the elbow strike.
McMasters avoids the elbow strike from Ley, against the cage.
McMasters tries to stall but Ley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ley just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMasters's brow.
McMasters is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ley is keeping busy.
Ley managing to block the knees to the body from McMasters.
Ley lands an elbow just above McMasters 's eye.
McMasters tries a body shot but Ley blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ley misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ley.
Ley prevents a body shot from McMasters.
Dan Ley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan McMasters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McMasters dodges an elbow strike from Ley.
McMasters blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan McMasters.
Well McMasters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan McMasters!