PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Terell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjergj Kastrioti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Terell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Terell
vs
Kastrioti

192 cm
23
216 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Terell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gjergj Kastrioti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kastrioti shoots in and gets a takedown into Terell's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kastrioti thows a big elbow that misses.
Kastrioti lands a couple of digs.

Terell uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Terell drives through and clinches with Kastrioti against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Terell.
Terell working aggressively here.
Terell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kastriotis head.
Terell tries to throw a body punch but Kastrioti avoids it by throwing Terell back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kastrioti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Terell.

Terell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Terell connects with a right hand. Kastrioti shakes it off.
Terell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kastrioti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terell scores with a shot to the body.
Kastrioti dives in and grabs Terell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Terell pushes down on Kastrioti's head and hops out.
Mason Terell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjergj Kastrioti.
Kastrioti misses with a wild body shot.
Terell scores with a shot to the body.
Kastrioti circles away from the clinch attempt.

Terell gets a clinch.
Terell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kastrioti's elbow.
Terell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terell.
Terell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kastrioti.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terell tries a body shot but Kastrioti blocks it.
Terell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kastrioti looking for a takedown.
Kastrioti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terell tries a body shot but Kastrioti blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terell pushes Kastrioti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terell lands a left hand.

Terell manages to break the clinch.
Kastrioti keeps the fight on the outside.
Kastrioti fails with a takedown attempt.
Terell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell throws a big shot that misses.
Kastrioti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kastrioti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terell manages to avoid it.
Terell throws a series of punches but Kastrioti moves out of range.
Kastrioti misses with a takedown attempt
and Terell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kastrioti circles away.
Terell swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kastrioti counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Terell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kastrioti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kastrioti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terell has his hands on Kastrioti's head, controlling the position.
Terell'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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti trying to control the position from guard on top but Terell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kastrioti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Terell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Terell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kastrioti is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mason Terell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Terell misses with a shot to the body

and Kastrioti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kastrioti is trying to control. Terell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kastrioti trying to advance position but Terell counters by regaining guard.
Kastrioti thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Terell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kastrioti misses with a takedown
and Terell counters with a left to the body.
Terell lands an overhand right.
Kastrioti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Terell misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Kastrioti counters with a shoot takedown. Terell fights it but they end up in guard.
Terell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Terell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kastrioti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kastrioti works over Terell with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kastrioti is one step ahead there.
Kastrioti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti preventing the sweep.
Terell can't keep his opponent in guard - Kastrioti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Terell wants to control but Kastrioti is keeping busy.
Terell wants to improve his position but Kastrioti is controlling well.
Terell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kastrioti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kastrioti's back!
Kastrioti is trying to remain composed but Terell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Terell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Terell is really struggling to control Kastrioti but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti covering up well under a series of strikes from Terell.
Terell missing with strikes.
Kastrioti looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Terell misses with punches from the back.
Terell throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Good control from Terell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti wants to escape the position.
Terell is landing with strikes from the back.

Terell looking for the choke but no joy.
Kastrioti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Terell looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kastrioti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Terell gets his way!
Will Terell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kastrioti has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Terell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terell doesn't have the hooks in and Kastrioti manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Terell dominated that second round.
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!

Terell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Terell misses its intended target.
Kastrioti shoots in looking for a takedown but Terell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kastrioti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kastrioti lands a body shot.

Kastrioti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Terell was covering up waiting for the punch and Kastrioti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Terell has Kastrioti pulled in close to control his posture.
Kastrioti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kastrioti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kastrioti stands and throws Terell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Terell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kastrioti connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastrioti in side control, throwing shots but Terell defends.
Kastrioti working the strikes but Terell uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kastrioti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kastrioti trying to advance position but Terell counters by regaining guard.

Terell working for a triangle but Kastrioti defends it easily.

Terell kicks Kastrioti off and gets to his feet.
Terell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terell wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Terell misses the target.
Terell throws a shot from downtown. Kastrioti moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Kastrioti with that takedown attempt.
Mason Terell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjergj Kastrioti.
Terell jabs at Kastrioti's body.
Mason Terell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Terell. No joy for Kastrioti on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Terell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kastrioti tries for a takedown but Terell circles away easily
and Terell counters with a straight right hand.
Kastrioti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terell tries to clinch but Kastrioti moves out of range.
Terell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kastrioti moves away.
Kastrioti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terell tries to bum rush Kastrioti with a series of wild strikes but Kastrioti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason Terell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Terell both land. Nice combination.
Gjergj Kastrioti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Terell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terell lands with a nice body punch.
Mason Terell is winning the standup battle so far.
Terell lands a nice looking body shot.
Kastrioti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kastrioti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terell scores with a nice head shot.
Kastrioti has his takedown stuffed
and Terell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kastrioti just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terell tries to clinch up but Kastrioti circles away and keeps his distance.
Terell digs a good hook to Kastrioti's body.
Terell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kastrioti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Terell somewhat.
Kastrioti swats away the attempt to clinch by Terell.
Gjergj Kastrioti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kastrioti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Terell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Terell, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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