PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amazing Grace. Masters has chosen Living in America as his entrance music. Ken Masters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duke
vs
Masters

186 cm
19
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Tokyo United Fightwear

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, William Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters cracks the inside of Duke's front leg.

Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Duke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Duke 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.
Masters desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Duke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duke trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Duke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masters is trying to control but can't.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.

Duke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masters is just riding it out for now. Duke eventually gives up the hold.

Duke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masters is refusing to be controlled, as Duke sits in half guard.

Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duke pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duke seems to be looking for submissions.

Duke is trying to work for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duke is working away from the top position though.
Duke is pressing down on Masters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masters is holding on for now.
Masters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Duke is proving a slippery customer.
Masters trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke stands and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Duke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Masters wants to control but Duke postures up.

Duke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masters tries to escape but Duke is in control.
Masters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duke's best efforts.

Duke is working for an americana but Masters has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Duke was thinking about the submission.
Masters wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking to control.
Masters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters is looking to stand up but Duke isn't so interested in that idea.
Duke wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duke.
Masters wants to sweep here but Duke controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters looking to control.
Duke slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Duke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Duke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Duke moves out of range easily.

Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duke, pushing him back against the cage.
Masters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duke up against the cage.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Duke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke keeps control of Masters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
Masters is trying to stall.
Duke has Masters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masters gets underhooks to prevent Duke's takedown attempt.
Masters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Masters tries to stall but Duke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duke jumps guard but Masters stands there with Duke around his waist. Duke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masters smiles and moves away.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Duke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masters smiles and moves away.
Duke looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masters clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Masters wants to break free but Duke has control.
Masters prevents a takedown attempt there.

Duke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Duke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
William Duke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ken Masters wasn't active enough on the ground.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters throws a series of strikes that have Duke backpedaling.

It looks like William Duke has been cut.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters scores with a jab. Duke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Duke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Masters lands a big head kick that sends Duke tumbling to the mat! Masters takes a step backwards and waves Duke back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Duke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Duke out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Masters!
A determined Ken Masters didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!