PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryck Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patryck Mendes's chin.

Mason
vs
Mendes

180 cm
23
182 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patryck Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.

Mendes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mendes clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mendes fails to land.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Mason scores with a knee to the head.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mendes can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Mendes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason prevents Mendes from getting back to his feet.

Mason postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mendes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mason, into his guard.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason!

Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mendes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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.
Mendes trying to control here.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason is pushing down on Mendes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendes is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Mendes defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mendes is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?

Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendes is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mason!
Mason regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Mason is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marshall Mason will probably get the nod.
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 from Mason does it's job there.
Mason has his takedown stuffed

and Mendes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mason's guard now.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendes forces his way into half guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Mendes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
Mendes wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mendes is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes is trying is best to control the position here.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Mendes trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.

Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mendes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mason bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendes shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason cracks Mendes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mendes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mason!
A nice elbow there by Mendes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Mason is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patryck Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mason scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mason throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a jab to the body

and Mendes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mendes works his way into side control.
Mason looking for a sweep but Mendes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Mendes trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mendes wants to control but instead Mason manages to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mason is staying active underneath Mendes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendes's back!

Mason looking for the choke but no joy.
Mason lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendes trying to control the position but Mason manages to sink in the hooks.

Mason patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Patryck Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mason working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mason is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mendes is in bad spot here.

Mason is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mendes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Mason is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendes is controlling his hands well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mason working for a choke but Mendes is defending well.

Mendes showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Mason!