PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OJ Simpson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mason
vs
Simpson

199 cm
21
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mo Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, OJ Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.

Simpson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Simpson is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason wants to take a breather but Simpson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mason.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simpson is trying to keep Mason in close.
Simpson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason stops Simpson from standing up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simpson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Mason tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Simpson prevents Mason from improving position.
Simpson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.

Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simpson trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Simpson is looking to pass Mason's guard but actually Mason recovers to full guard.
Mason keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson stands up from Mason's guard - Simpson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mason gets a takedown into half guard.
Mason working over Simpson with some ground and pound. Simpson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson gets full guard.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Mason dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simpson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mason moves into full mount! Simpson won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Mason connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simpson regains half guard.

Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Simpson actively working from the bottom here.
Simpson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mason tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mo Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason landing rabbit punches to the side of Simpson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson works his way into side control.
An elbow from Simpson crashes against the mat.
Simpson trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simpson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason is not content to let Simpson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Mason wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.

Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Mason is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason lands a couple of digs.

Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simpson controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason passes the guard and advances to mount!

Mason looking for a guillotine from mount but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson regains half guard.

Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simpson trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Simpson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Simpson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mason!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Mason dominated that second round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and Mason counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson's knee momentarily.
Mo Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mason feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Mason changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason thows a big elbow that misses.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mason is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simpson trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason working Simpson over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Simpson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason prevents Simpson from improving his position.
Mason is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the pace.
Simpson tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Simpson is defending the position.
Mason controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Simpson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason looks to land a strike but Simpson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simpson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mason is trying is best to control the position here.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simpson is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Simpson manages to pass to mount!
Simpson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson landing strikes from the mount.

Simpson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mason has worked his arm free - good work by Mason!
Mason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.

Simpson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.

Simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simpson moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that!

Simpson working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.

Simpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mason striking from the bottom.
Mason controlling the position for now.
Simpson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason wants to control but Simpson passes into side.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simpson tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Simpson is tying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mason manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Mason clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mason dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.

Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simpson has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simpson dives on top into guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason trying to strike off his back.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.

Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mason looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason passes Simpson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simpson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.

Mason is working for a kimura but Simpson is defending it quite comfortably.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Simpson defends the submission attempt.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simpson is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason passes the guard and advances to mount!
Simpson wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason landing shots from mount.
Simpson gets back to half guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Mason is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Simpson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Mason!
Mo Mason is the new heavyweight champion!