PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Gillespie (ranked 25121 p4p, 555 weight class) and Jim Masterson (ranked 5049 p4p, 450 weight class). Gillespie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're The Best. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gillespie
vs
Masterson

190 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

189 cm
18
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Bee Krazy
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jim Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillespie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Jimmy Gillespie has been cut.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masterson.

Masterson gets caught napping as Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown. Masterson manages to retain guard.
Gillespie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gillespie postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillespie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gillespie throws a strike but Masterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gillespie seems keen to control Masterson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself.
Gillespie is pulling down on Masterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Masterson, at least for the moment.
Gillespie is trying to keep Masterson in close.
Masterson stays in close to Gillespie's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gillespie wants to stand up but Masterson is controlling him.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Gillespie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Masterson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Masterson!
Jim Masterson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bee Krazy for their support in the buildup to the fight.