Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kick moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Kick rushes Masterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but Kick blocks with his arms.
Masterson misses with a knee to the head.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kick backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Masterson.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Kick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kick.
A hook to the body from Masterson.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kick is trying to break the clinch but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kick has had enough of the clinch but Masterson keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masterson.
Masterson cracks Kick with a nice body shot.#T2#
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kick backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Kick is rocked!
Kick is trying to push Masterson away but Masterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kick is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Masterson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kick's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kick drops to his knees and Masterson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!
Gregory Masterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Masterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masterson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Hayes defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hayes! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Masterson. That snapped Hayes's head back.
Hayes lands with an overhand left.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson thows a leg kick but Hayes checks it
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Hayes misses.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Masterson tries to counter by clinching up but Hayes breaks away and moves out of range.
Masterson looks to land a combination but Hayes avoids it well.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayes scores with a nice head shot.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hayes.
Hayes misses with a body kick.
Hayes throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Hayes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Hayes.
Masterson thuds his right hand into Hayes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hayes.
A combination from Masterson does no damage.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson jabs at Hayes's body.
Masterson throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.
Masterson takes one to the side of the head.
Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes feints a counter leg kick.
Hayes tries to work over Masterson's front leg with a kick but Masterson checks it.
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masterson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Hayes lands.#ROC2#Masterson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hayes! Masterson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Hayes!
In his post fight interview, Quentin Hayes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Barre slips under a jab.
Masterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barre throws a head kick that misses.
Masterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson jabs Barre right on the nose. Barre blinks but takes it well.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Barre's ribs.
Barre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Masterson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Masterson does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Barre lands but Masterson takes it in his stride.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson scores with a body shot.
Barre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barre misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Barre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masterson walks into a left hand.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Masterson just manages to avoid it.
Donk. Barre catches Masterson right on the button with a cross.
Barre throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Masterson as he connects with a hook.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson lands the left hand.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Barre ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barre in his tracks.
Masterson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Masterson moves out of range as Barre strikes.
Masterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Masterson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Masterson misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Barre slips the punch.
Barre digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Barre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masterson.
Barre slips a straight right by Masterson.
Barre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Masterson as he checks the leg kick.
Masterson lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barre, as that shot connected.
Masterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barre. Barre obviously looking to wear him down.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Barre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Barre lands with an overhand left.
Barre tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Masterson wants to counter with a clinch but Barre pushes him away.
Barre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson scores with the left hand. Barre knows he should have avoided that one.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barre lands a body shot.
Barre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Barre slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson scores with a jab.
Barre throws a head kick that Masterson semi-blocks.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Barre.
Barre connects with a leg kick. #T4#
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!
Barre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson wants to counter the offense by Barre and move into the clinch position.
Masterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barre on the side of the head.
Barre is looking to wear down Masterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Barre.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Barre.
Masterson tries to counter with a clinch but Barre shakes him off and moves away.
Barre lands with a hook. Masterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Barre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barre.
Barre misses with a body shot.
Masterson wants to counter the offense by Barre and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Masterson gets a clinch.
Barre stalling in the clinch.
Barre wants to break free but Masterson has control.
Masterson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barre's face. #CUT2#It looks like VC Barre has been cut.
Barre stalling in the clinch but Masterson improves position.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T5#
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Barre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Barre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Barre tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Barre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barre trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Masterson.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Barre's head.
Barre misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Barre avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T6#
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Barre controls the action.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barre misses with a body punch.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
Barre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barre misses with a body punch.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barre.
Barre lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Barre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barre avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson tries to work over Barre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson lands a knee to the head.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Barre misses with a hook to the ribs. #T7#
A short right from Barre.
Masterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barre swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Masterson.
Barre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masterson is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterson.
Barre misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masterson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
Masterson works on Barre's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barre.
Barre is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T8#
Barre slowing the pace effectively.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barre tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Barre is rocked!
Barre looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Oh Barre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barre's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barre drops to his knees and Masterson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!
Gregory Masterson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 80
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Masterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Masterson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson lands a nice elbow.
Knight tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Masterson. #T1#
Masterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson lands a knee to the body.
Knight working aggressively here.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Knight.
A short right from Masterson.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Come on Knight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Knight.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Knight.
Masterson keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Knight blocking some punches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head. #T3#
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Masterson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Masterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight. #T4#
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masterson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masterson is pressed up against the cage. Knight has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masterson down to the mat. Masterson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knight at a distance.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
A jab from Masterson misses. #T5#
Knight slips a straight right by Masterson.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masterson. That's going to slow Knight down.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Masterson throws a head kick that Knight semi-blocks.
Knight tries to bum rush Masterson with a series of wild strikes but Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T6#
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Knight is out of range.
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!
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Knight scores with a takedown into Masterson's guard.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight won't allow Masterson to get back to his feet.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Knight slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight distracts Masterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T7#
Knight throws a strike but Masterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knight has a closed guard, preventing Masterson from standing up.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Masterson is proving a slippery customer.
Knight managing to control the position.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Masterson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Knight presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Masterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T9#
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight blocks a body shot from Masterson.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Masterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Masterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Masterson motions for Knight to come forward. Masterson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knight takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into range.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Masterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Masterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson blocks a jab.
Knight moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Gregory Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
Knight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knight slips under a jab.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Masterson both land. Nice combination.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masterson.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Knight staying out of range there.
Masterson stuffs the takedown.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Knight slips a straight right by Masterson.#T3#
Knight looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson takes one to the chin there.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masterson scores with a head kick. Knight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson wants to counter the offense by Knight and move into the clinch position.
Knight moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Gregory Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masterson feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down. #T4#
Knight slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Knight throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Knight cracks Masterson with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Masterson kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Masterson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson. #T5#
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Masterson. That snapped Knight's head back.
Masterson throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Masterson tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knight staying out of range there.
Masterson lands a lovely overhand right.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
Knight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Masterson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T6#
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knight.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action. #T7#
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Masterson keeps him there for the moment.
Knight drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
Masterson misses the jab.
Masterson connects with a body shot.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knight takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Nice sprawl there from Masterson as Knight shoots in.
Masterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson. #T8#
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masterson pinned against the cage. Masterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masterson tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Masterson thumps Knight with a low kick.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T9#
Masterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Masterson clinches up against the cage.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masterson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knight's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Masterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson takes one on the button.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Knight swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Knight sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masterson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knight.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range. #T1##TD#
Knight drives through with a takedown into Masterson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely. #ES2#
Masterson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masterson slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Nice body punch from Masterson.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masterson tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masterson to the ground. Masterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knight sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Knight throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masterson lands with a cross.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Masterson jabs at Knight's body.#T3#
Masterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Knight defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Knight avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight slips a jab from Masterson.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Masterson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Masterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Masterson catches Knight right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Masterson.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Masterson gets a clinch.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Masterson won't allow it.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Terrance Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Knight is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masterson keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterson after a bit of a struggle.
Masterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Knight prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T6#
A right hook to the body lands for Masterson.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregory Masterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Knight works the jab nicely.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Knight.#T7#
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Gregory Masterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Masterson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knight to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gregory Masterson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T8#
Masterson keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Knight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight passes Masterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Masterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Masterson is rocked!
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
Masterson is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Knight lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Masterson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Knight jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrance Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #CUT2#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. #T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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. #T6#
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 . #T7#
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.#T8#
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. #T9#
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!#R3#
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.#CL#
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 . #T1#
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. #T2#
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 . #T3#
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. #ROC#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 .#T4#
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.#T5#
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. #T6#
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. #T7#
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 #CL2#
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. #T8#
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.#T9#
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 !

Event: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Masterson digs a good hook to McGuinty's body.
Masterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
McGuinty clinches with his opponent.
McGuinty wants a takedown but no success here.
McGuinty blocks a body shot from Masterson.
McGuinty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
McGuinty fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weenis McGuinty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinty tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masterson lands an elbow inside that McGuinty shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Weenis McGuinty has been cut.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuinty controls his hands. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masterson.
McGuinty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Masterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuinty's brow.
McGuinty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson gets through McGuinty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuinty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuinty controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
McGuinty tries to pull guard but Masterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masterson pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuinty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuinty blocks it with crossed arms.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuinty controls the action.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuinty blocks an uppercut.
McGuinty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Masterson after a bit of a struggle.
McGuinty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Masterson misses with a knee strike.
McGuinty is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuinty is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masterson obliges.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterson throws an elbow but misses.
McGuinty is looking for a takedown.
McGuinty blocking some punches.
McGuinty blocks the elbow strike.
Masterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Masterson lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Masterson.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
McGuinty jumps guard and drags Masterson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
McGuinty is working an open guard so Masterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masterson throws a hook but McGuinty blocks it.
Masterson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
McGuinty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masterson sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masterson.
Donk. Masterson catches McGuinty right on the button with a cross.
Masterson delivers a nice body kick.#T5#
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
McGuinty feinted with a counter takedown.
Masterson throws a hook but McGuinty avoids it easily.
Gregory Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuinty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Masterson defends well and McGuinty ends up having to push Masterson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGuinty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGuinty's defenses.
Masterson lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuinty won't want to take too many of those.
Masterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuinty backwards.
McGuinty is looking to take this one to the mat.#T6#
A hook to the body from Masterson.
Masterson lands a body shot.
A short left from Masterson.
McGuinty is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson presses McGuinty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Masterson.
McGuinty is breathing heavily.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuinty takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGuinty is looking for a takedown.
Masterson stalling against the cage. #T7#
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#McGuinty is rocked!
Masterson dips a shoulder and cracks McGuinty with a mighty uppercut! McGuinty falls back against the cage and Masterson unloads with a barrage of strikes! McGuinty is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Masterson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!
A very excited looking Gregory Masterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Masterson tries to clinch there but Shay circles away.
Shay avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shay clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Masterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shay.
Masterson lands a good knee to the midsection. Shay won't want to take too many of those.
Shay is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masterson is keeping busy.
Shay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Shay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Shay - just one landing.
Shay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Shay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Masterson.#T1##CL2#
Masterson rushes Shay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masterson lands a shot to the body.
Shay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Shay takes a shot to the head.
Masterson misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson.
A frustrated look appears on Shay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masterson misses with a knee strike.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Masterson as the two fighters clinch.
Shay working aggressively here.
Masterson lands an elbow just above Shay 's eye.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but Shay blocks with his arms.
Masterson tries a body shot but Shay blocks it.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tevin Shay has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shay.
Shay tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Shay is trying to pull guard but Masterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Shay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shay avoiding damage as Masterson throws knees to the body.
Shay tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Shay is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Shay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Shay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Shay was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masterson.
A right-left combo lands from Shay.
Shay scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Shay needs to keep his hands up - Masterson had a free shot at his head there.
Masterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Shay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a right hand that Shay ducks under and follows up with a left that Shay also avoids with ease.
Shay checks the leg kick.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Shay should have avoided that one.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Shay lands an overhand right.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Shay.
Masterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gregory Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Shay checks the leg kick.
Masterson throws a head kick but Shay moves out of range.
Shay feinted with a counter takedown.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Shay checks it. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Shay misses the target.
Shay keeps the fight on the outside.
Shay swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range. #TD#
Shay dives in and scores a takedown into Masterson's guard.

Masterson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shay moves out of range of the body kick.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shay is just out of range.#T5#
Masterson walks into a straight right hand from Shay.
Shay scores with a hook.
Masterson throws the kick towards the body but Shay avoids it.
Shay misses with an uppercut.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Shay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masterson tries to clinch but Shay moves out of range.
Shay checks a low kick from Masterson.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shay moves away.
Shay moves out of range of the strikes.
Shay throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.#T6#
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Shay moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
Masterson tries to clinch there but Shay circles away.
Masterson stuns Shay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson scores with a nice head shot.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shay sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Shay avoids it this time.
Shay misses with a left hand
and Masterson counters with a straight right hand.
Shay misses with a hook.
Masterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masterson takes a swing at Shay's ribcage but misses. #T7#
A lazy left from Shay finds it's target.
Shay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shay throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shay throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson takes a swing at Shay's ribcage but misses.
Shay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Shay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masterson.
Masterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masterson feints a jab promting Shay to slip. Masterson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Masterson digs a good hook to Shay's body. #T8#
Masterson scores with a jab. Shay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shay throws out the jab.
Masterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shay misses with a hook to the body
and Masterson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masterson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Shay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masterson's guard.
Masterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shay is controlling him.
Shay throws a strike but Masterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Masterson wants to stand but Shay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shay wants to hit a sweep here but Masterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shay there! #T9#
Shay tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masterson is looking to stand but Shay has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Shay is looking to improve his position but Masterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Masterson avoids the attempt from Shay to control.#SU2#
Masterson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Masterson swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Shay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tevin Shay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Masterson connects with a leg kick.
Shay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masterson pinned against the cage. Masterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Shay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masterson won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Masterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masterson's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shay is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shay trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shay connects with a decent elbow.
Masterson tries to escape but Shay is in control.
Shay lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Shay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shay cracks Masterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Masterson is pushing Shay's head away, looking to escape. Shay manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Shay tries for a kimura but Masterson is defending well.
Masterson pushes Shay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masterson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Shay trying to control the position but Masterson is working away.
Shay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shay trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson is trying to buck Shay off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson tries to escape but Shay is in control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Masterson is not content to let Shay control the position.
Masterson pushes Shay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masterson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Shay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Masterson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shay has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shay misses with a straight right. #T5#
Shay throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Shay throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Shay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shay misses with a hook
and Masterson counters with a solid body kick.
Shay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shay sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Shay avoids it this time.
Gregory Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masterson is looking to clinch.
Shay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shay throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Shay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Masterson!
Shay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masterson down. #T6#
Shay cracks Masterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Masterson down. #SUB#
Shay tries for a kimura but Masterson is defending well.
Masterson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shay landing a few strikes.
Masterson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shay asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T7#
Masterson taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Masterson is rocked!
Masterson wants to get back to his feet but Shay drags him back down.
Shay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Masterson is still in real trouble! Can Shay finish him?
Shay has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shay trying to control the action but Masterson is working from the bottom.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Shay has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Masterson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shay yanks on the arm and Masterson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shay.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tevin Shay!
During a confident post fight interview, Tevin Shay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Masterson rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Masterson.
Masterson works on Knight's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Masterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Terrance Knight has been cut.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Knight is trying to drag Masterson to the mat but Masterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knight.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
Knight has Masterson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masterson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Masterson won't allow it.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight throws a hook but Masterson avoids it easily.
Masterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Masterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knight.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Knight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight avoids the head kick by Masterson. #T2#
Knight blocks a head kick by Masterson.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Knight lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Masterson leaves Knight with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Knight.
Masterson with the inside leg kick.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gregory Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Masterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Masterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
A short right from Masterson on the inside. #T4#
Masterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Masterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight working aggressively here.
Masterson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masterson.
Knight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Masterson avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Knight avoids the body shot from Masterson.
A big left from Knight misses.
A combination from Knight does no damage. #T5#
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Masterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson lands a leg kick that knocks Knight off balance momentarily.
Masterson tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Masterson.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson lands a really nice looking cross but Knight seems unphased.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masterson. Knight shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Knight.
Knight throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range. #T6#
Knight avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Masterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Masterson tries to clinch #TD#
and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Masterson wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position. #T7#
Masterson keeping full guard, as Knight tries to pass.
Knight is in close to Masterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Masterson has wrist control.
Knight won't allow Masterson to get back to his feet.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Masterson wants to get back to his feet but Knight is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Masterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
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.
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Masterson is retaining full guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Masterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Masterson is quick to defend against it.
Masterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masterson misses with a body punch
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knight is out of range.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T9#
Masterson connects with a crisp jab.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masterson. That one must have hurt.
Masterson defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight stuns Masterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knight punishes Masterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Masterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masterson moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terrance Knight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Knight digs a good body shot into Masterson's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Knight misses with a hook.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight misses with a hook to the body
and Masterson counters with a series of strikes. Knight will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range. #T1#
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Gregory Masterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight lands a jab to Masterson's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Masterson tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masterson. #T2#
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.
Knight cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson slips under a jab.
A big left from Masterson misses.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masterson cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Masterson scores with a jab.
Masterson is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Knight.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson tries to clinch up.
Knight checks a low kick from Masterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Masterson tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight jabs Masterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Masterson misses.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Knight.
Knight moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Knight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight connects with the punch.#T5#
Masterson looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Masterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masterson is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Masterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T6#
Knight slips under a jab from Masterson.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masterson jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Knight moved away.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Masterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T7#
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson moves away from the strike by Knight.
Masterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson tries to counter with a clinch but Knight shakes him off and moves away.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Masterson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T8#
Masterson looks for the body kick but Knight saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masterson.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Masterson clobbers Knight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T9#
Masterson defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Knight throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight misses with an uppercut. Masterson saw that one coming.
Knight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Masterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knight connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masterson scrambles back to his feet.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight takes one on the button.
Masterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Terrance Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terrance Knight's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Masterson misses with a body shot
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight avoids the head kick by Masterson.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Masterson.
Knight lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Masterson punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a fast counter high kick but Knight manages to duck under it in time.
Knight cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Masterson throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Knight throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
Knight misses with a hook to the body
and Masterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight scores with a hook.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight stuns Masterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Masterson.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Masterson avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Knight misses.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson misses with a body kick.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Knight sets himself, and Masterson steps forward looking for the clinch! Knight avoids it this time.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Masterson.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick.
Knight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masterson. Masterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masterson.
A big left from Knight misses.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson lands a front kick.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight works Masterson's body with a nice hook.
Knight blocks a jab.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson feints a counter leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masterson but Masterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.#T5#
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Knight avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masterson sprawls well. Masterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Masterson throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
Knight misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Masterson slips a straight right by Knight.
Masterson counters with a body kick.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson. #T6#
Masterson slips a straight right by Knight.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Masterson jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Masterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masterson throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masterson.
Knight lands with a straight right. Masterson didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Masterson tries a quick counter leg kick but Knight is wise to it.#TD#
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masterson's guard.#T7#
Masterson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knight trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Masterson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Masterson wants to stand but Knight is controlling his posture from full guard.
Masterson stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.#T8#
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.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Masterson wants to stand but Knight has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Masterson wanted to stand there but Knight had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight's corner calls for a 1-2. Knight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight. #T9#
A nice leg kick from Masterson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Masterson tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masterson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight with a jab.
Masterson misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Masterson fights it but they end up in guard.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Masterson wants to stand but Knight is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrance Knight.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TOF 26
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Hart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masterson tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
Masterson jabs Hart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Masterson.
Hart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hart misses.
Masterson digs a good hook to Hart's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hart throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Hart misses with a looping left.
Hart throws a body punch but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Masterson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hart.
A shot to the liver by Masterson. Beautiful body shot.
Masterson scores with a nice body kick.
Masterson misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Masterson clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.
Masterson gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hart tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Hart working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart misses with the head strike.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Hart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastersons head.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson lands a right hand.
Masterson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Masterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masterson gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hart tries to stall but Masterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Masterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Hart prevents a body shot from Masterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masterson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterson.
Masterson tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson tries to work over Hart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masterson avoids it.
Masterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Masterson - that landed with a thud.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hart misses with a punch on the inside.
Hart can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Masterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson. #T4#
Masterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hart is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masterson is defending well for now.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masterson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hart lands a left hand.
Hart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Masterson.
Masterson landing knees to the body.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
A right handed body shot lands from Masterson.
Masterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hart blocks it with crossed arms.
Masterson lands a nice knee to the body.
Masterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T5#
A short left from Masterson.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
Hart misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masterson.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson landing knees to the head.
Masterson works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches.
Masterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masterson lands an elbow that stopped Hart in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hart's defenses.
Masterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Hart's head. #ROC2#Hart is rocked!
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Hart controls the action.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T6#
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a body punch.
Masterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masterson lands a right hand.
Masterson pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hart! Masterson unloads with more strikes and Hart sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Diggs gets tackled into the cage by Masterson. Masterson maintains the clinch.
Masterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diggs is defending well for now.
Masterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Diggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Masterson, against the cage.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Diggs tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson working aggressively here.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Masterson lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Diggs blocking some punches. #BC#
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Masterson.
An inside leg kick lands from Masterson.
Masterson stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Masterson tries to clinch up but Diggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Masterson.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson misses with a kick to the body
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Masterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs lands with a cross. #T2#
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Masterson moved away.
Masterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diggs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diggs.
Masterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.#CL2#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs'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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson misses with a knee strike.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Masterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Diggs managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs tries to work over Masterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Masterson throws an elbow that misses.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Diggs blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson lands an elbow that stopped Diggs in his tracks for a moment.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Diggs managing to block the knees to the body from Masterson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Masterson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggs.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Masterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diggs.
Diggs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs slips a jab and a cross from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Masterson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Masterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Masterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggs cracks Masterson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Masterson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Diggs pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Masterson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Diggs!
A very excited looking Alonzo Diggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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