PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lvn LN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters has chosen hall of fame as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

LN
vs
Masters

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Supreme Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lvn LN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keith Masters!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LN throws an overhand right that lands on Masters's shoulder, as Masters tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Masters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LN but LN pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LN tries to counter with a takedown but Masters is quick to defend against it.
LN tried to score with a low kick but Masters checks it.
Masters moves away from the strike by LN.
LN fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.

Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters blocks a body shot from LN.
LN misses with the head strike.
LN has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masters - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LN throws a head punch that misses.
LN misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LN walks away with a smile on his face. Masters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lvn LN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Masters.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Masters darts in and clinches LN up against the cage.
Masters dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masters avoiding damage.
Masters tries to break the clinch but LN is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LN swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
LN misses with some punches.
LN prevents Masters from breaking the clinch.
Masters has LN pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LN manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masters presses LN against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LN misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LN misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but LN has the dominant position.
LN being controlled against the cage.
LN fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LN is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LN to keep the fight standing.
LN prevents Masters from breaking the clinch.
Masters tries to score a body lock takedown but LN shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LN managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
Masters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LN pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LN misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LN.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Come on Masters - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Masters has LN pressed against the cage.
LN can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LN goes for a takedown attempt but Masters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LN avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
LN appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LN misses with a body shot.
Masters is looking to land body kicks.
Masters ducks under a wild hook from LN.

Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but LN avoids the damage to the body.
Masters blocking some punches.
LN wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lvn LN dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

LN stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LN wants it to stay on the feet.
LN drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masters sprawls and moves away.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LN keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
LN misses the jab.
Masters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masters is defended easily by LN.
LN attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
LN definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lvn LN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Masters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Masters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Masters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LN tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters looking for a takedown.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
LN has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
LN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LN throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters tries to land knees in the clinch but LN avoids the damage to the body.
LN tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LN avoids it.
Masters leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LN has him pressed against the cage.
Masters prevents a body shot from LN.
LN on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masters tries to pull guard but LN holds him up against the cage and eventually Masters drops back down to his feet.
Masters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LN smiles and moves away.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
A swing and a miss from LN.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LN throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LN pinned against the cage. LN gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masters is breathing heavily.
LN throws out a powerful jab.
Keith Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LN swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
LN lands a right hook to the body.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keith Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masters wants to counter the offense by LN and move into the clinch position.
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LN is fending him off so far but Masters persists. Nope, LN circles away and we're back to standing.
LN throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
LN misses with a low kick.
A jab from LN misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LN connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from LN. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lvn LN dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from LN. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LN as he jumps to the side.
LN waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but LN shows good takedown defense.
Lvn LN has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Masters.
Masters fails to land the takedown.
LN swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from LN misses its intended target.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LN tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LN to the ground. LN escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters misses with a double jab.
Masters moves away from the strike by LN.
LN catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters shoots in but LN avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LN tries to counter with a takedown but Masters is quick to defend against it.
Masters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LN. That one must have hurt.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LN throws a hook to the side of Masters's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LN looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LN avoids the head kick by Masters.
LN lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LN defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
LN is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
LN tried to score with a low kick but Masters checks it.
LN misses with a straight left.
LN pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from LN misses its intended target.
LN throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LN staying out of range there.
LN attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LN attempts a counter takedown but Masters avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from LN. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
LN pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LN defends it well.
LN fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masters staying out of range there.
Masters with the counter takedown but LN avoids it easily.
LN looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Lvn LN is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masters shoots and misses

and LN counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LN passes into half guard.
LN with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LN moves into full mount! Masters won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LN takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keith Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lvn LN showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LN 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lvn LN!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lvn LN thanked Supreme Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Keith Masters stepped up to the mic, saying 'we were equals in the cage, it was gonna be about who faltered first. and it turned out to be me. wont happen agian'.