PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Prime Asiago (ranked 25043 p4p, 25556 weight class) and Atari Mason (ranked 638 p4p, 581 weight class). Atari Mason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Asiago
vs
Mason

177 cm
18
165
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
154
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prime Asiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atari Mason!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asiago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mason throws a head kick but Asiago moves out of range.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Asiago tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asiago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Mason moves into the clinch.

Mason breaks from the clinch.
Asiago throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason blocks a head kick by Asiago.

Mason moves into range and clinches up with Asiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stalling.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Asiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prime Asiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Asiago.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asiago tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Mason manages to break the clinch.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime Asiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Asiago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atari Mason.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asiago smiles and moves away.
Asiago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.

Mason clinches.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Asiago avoids the damage to the body.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Asiago misses with a hook to the ribs.

Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason shoots in but Asiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asiago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason looks winded!
Mason moves out of range as Asiago throws a body kick.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asiago.
Mason avoids the head kick by Asiago.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Asiago enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Asiago has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asiago.
Asiago lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Atari Mason has been cut.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asiago circles away.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Asiago has one foot on Mason's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Asiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asiago thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Asiago catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Asiago sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mason rushes Asiago and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Asiago.
A right hand to the body from Asiago.
Asiago throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Asiago.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asiago.
Asiago is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Asiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atari Mason's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Asiago.
Asiago misses with a head kick.
And Mason tries to counter it with a takedown but Asiago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mason avoids the head kick by Asiago.
Asiago misses with a body shot.
Asiago throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick by Asiago misses

and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asiago can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.

Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Asiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago controlling Mason's posture.
Asiago trying to control the position.
Asiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.

Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mason drives through with a takedown into Asiago's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard.

Mason is breathing heavily.

Asiago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A shot to the liver by Asiago. Beautiful body shot.
Asiago throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asiago as he jumps to the side.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atari Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by Asiago.
Asiago throws a big shot that misses.
Asiago lands a head kick!
Asiago scores with a head kick. Mason tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asiago.

Asiago clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Asiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Asiago is controlling him.
Mason looking to stall.
A short right from Asiago on the inside.
Asiago tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.

Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago throws a nice head kick!
Asiago is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mason's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prime Asiago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atari Mason's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Asiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Mason instigates a clinch.
Asiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.

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

Mason has Asiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Asiago is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asiago tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Asiago back against the cage.

Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Asiago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Asiago backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Asiago manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asiago wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Asiago enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asiago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason 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.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason trying to control but Asiago is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiago controlling Mason's posture.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asiago is trying to keep Mason in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asiago defends well and Mason ends up having to push Asiago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prime Asiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atari Mason.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason blocks a head kick by Asiago.
Asiago throws a shot to the body.
Asiago jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses.
Asiago throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick by Asiago misses

and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mason.
Prime Asiago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asiago lands a left hand.
Asiago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asiago smiles and moves away.
Asiago tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Asiago drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mason gets control of Asiago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Mason is working an open guard so Asiago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Asiago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asiago tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Asiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason with the counter takedown but Asiago avoids it easily.
Atari Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prime Asiago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asiago, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prime Asiago!
Prime Asiago seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.