QFC Tournament 670 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wang Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Long
vs
Almeida

173 cm
23
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wang Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Almeida as he avoids it easily.
Wang Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Long rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almeida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Almeida works Long's body with a nice hook.
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Almeida thuds a left hand into Long's body.
A nice combination there by Almeida.
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida misses with a straight left.
Long misses with a takedown attempt
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Long shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Almeida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Long is looking to counter punch.
Max Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Long fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almeida.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almeida.
Almeida slips a straight right by Long.
Almeida slips a straight right by Long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Almeida to counter with a crisp jab.
Long fails with the takedown
and Almeida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Almeida scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Almeida is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Almeida circles away and we're back to standing.
Almeida works Long's body with a nice hook.
Long is breathing heavily.
Almeida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Long throws a shot from downtown. Almeida moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Long takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Almeida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Long had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Almeida with a jab.
Almeida swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Almeida lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Long misses with a takedown attempt
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Almeida connects with a body shot that sends Long's belly button to the back.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Almeida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Long scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida dodges the ground and pound from Long.
Long trying to control the position but Almeida is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Long wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
Almeida is looking to regain half guard here but Long keeps moving and retains side control.
Almeida stops Long from passing to mount.
Long throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Almeida tries to bench press Long off him but Long keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Almeida dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Almeida tests Long's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Long shoots and misses
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Long swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Long on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Almeida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Almeida.
Max Almeida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long shoots in and drives through. Almeida sprawls well.
Almeida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Long counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Almeida is keeping the position for now.
Long postures up in Almeida's guard and throws a big left but Almeida blocks it.

Long drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Long jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Long looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeida is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An elbow from Long crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Long.
Long misses with the ground and pound.
Long throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Who's going to make the next move?

Long is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Almeida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Long are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Long tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Long has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Almeida looking for a sweep but Long has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Almeida working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Long wants to control the pace but Almeida is squirming around nicely.
Long landing shots from mount.
Almeida holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Long tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Almeida tries to hold on but Long postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Almeida?

Long jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Almeida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Long dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Almeida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Almeida wants it to stay on the feet.
Long shoots for a double leg takedown but Almeida sprawls well. He's pushed Long's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Long's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Long shoots in and drives through. Almeida sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almeida! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long throws a right hand that misses
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Long walks into a straight right hand from Almeida.
Almeida lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long with a poor takedown
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Almeida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Almeida's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Long tries for a takedown but Almeida circles away easily
and Almeida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Almeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Almeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Almeida lands a nice shot that snaps Long's head back.
Long doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almeida swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Long throws out the jab.
Long drops his hands momentarily and Almeida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Long misses with a takedown attempt
and Almeida counters with a nice body shot.
Wang Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Almeida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long misses with a takedown
and Almeida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Almeida.
Almeida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Long throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almeida counters with a three punch combo that has Long backing up. Long nods at Almeida to acknowledge the strikes.
Long rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
Long with a lazy takedown attempt
and Almeida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Almeida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Almeida.
Almeida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Almeida lands a nice hook to Long's body. Long takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Almeida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Almeida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Almeida scores with a body shot.
Almeida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Almeida with a hook.
Long doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Long misses with an uppercut
and Almeida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almeida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Almeida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Almeida - just one landing.
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!
Almeida lands with a hook. Long tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Long has his takedown stuffed
and Almeida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almeida, as that shot connected.
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Almeida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Long takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Almeida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Long on the side of the head.
Almeida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Long on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Almeida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Max Almeida!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Max Almeida!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Max Almeida!

Max Almeida wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thad Duckworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Aerilius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Aerilius has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thad Duckworth's chin.

Duckworth
vs
Aerilius

169 cm
23
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thad Duckworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Aerilius!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Aerilius - just one landing.

Duckworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aerilius wants to get back to his feet.
Aerilius on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duckworth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aerilius can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duckworth's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duckworth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Duckworth is landing with some decent strikes but Aerilius is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aerilius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duckworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duckworth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aerilius is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Duckworth controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duckworth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Duckworth with a couple of short strikes.
Duckworth punishing his opponent with strikes.

Duckworth has isolated one of Aerilius's arms. Aerilius looking to fight him off but Duckworth twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thad Duckworth!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petey Tarfel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Smut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tarfel
vs
Smut

170 cm
23
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petey Tarfel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maxi Smut!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarfel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smut as he avoids it easily.
Tarfel fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smut throws out a powerful jab.
Tarfel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smut but Smut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petey Tarfel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smut misses the shot to the body.
Tarfel shoots for a double leg takedown but Smut sprawls well. He's pushed Tarfel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarfel takes a swing at Smut's ribcage but misses.
Smut throws out a counter right but Tarfel avoids it with no problem.
Smut feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tarfels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarfel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarfel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smut but Smut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smut digs a good hook to Tarfel's body.
Tarfel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maxi Smut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarfel throws out a leg kick but Smut moves out of range and Tarfel only half commits.
Smut scores with a nice head shot.
Tarfel has his takedown stuffed
and Smut counters with a huge left! Tarfel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smut isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tarfel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smut!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxi Smut!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teller Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnson
vs
Mason

175 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
23
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teller Mason!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
As Mason looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Mason just gets out of the way.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.

Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Mason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.

Mason pulls guard.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Johnson gets to his feet - Mason follows without any prompting.

Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason fails to pull guard.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Mason wants a takedown.
Jon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Mason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mason looks winded!
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
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!
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Johnson clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Johnson rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson trying to stall but Mason improves his position.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab lands there for Johnson.

It looks like Teller Mason has been cut.

Mason tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Mason landing knees to the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Mason.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Mason is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Jon Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson has Mason pushed against the cage.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Johnson digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Johnson stalling.

Mason manages to pull guard.

Johnson stands up and waves to Mason to follow him.

Mason rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teller Mason's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.

Mason pulls guard successfully.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mason has him pinned against the cage.
Mason with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson taking a breather.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Johnson pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Jon Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Mason.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason prevents a body shot from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Teller Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jon Johnson!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jon Johnson!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Jon Johnson!

Jon Johnson wins by unanimous decision!