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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graush Grimshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hassan Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Graush Grimshaw!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimshaw enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimshaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grimshaw wants to hit a switch here but Mason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grimshaw there!
Mason controlling from mount.
Mason tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Grimshaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grimshaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Grimshaw is working to get back to half guard.
Mason tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grimshaw can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grimshaw tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimshaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mason.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimshaw wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.
Grimshaw wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason trying to control but Grimshaw is having none of it.
Grimshaw wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw is working to get back to half guard.
Grimshaw controls the position.
Mason wants to stand but Grimshaw is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimshaw tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
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 Hassan Mason will probably get the nod.
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.
Grimshaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grimshaw 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!
Grimshaw is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mason for a finish.
Grimshaw thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grimshaw on the ground.
Grimshaw is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimshaw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Grimshaw trying to control momentarily.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Grimshaw has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grimshaw throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw is looking for the choke from the back position but Mason is controlling his hands well.
Grimshaw avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
Grimshaw doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grimshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimshaw is breathing heavily.
Grimshaw keeps trying to improve his position.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grimshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hassan Mason has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grimshaw misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Mason wants to control from the top but Grimshaw keeps moving.
Grimshaw 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.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimshaw is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hassan Mason just wasn't active enough.
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grimshaw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hassan Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason tries to stand but can't do so whilst Grimshaw controls his leg.
Grimshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mason wants to control from the top but Grimshaw keeps moving.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grimshaw pulls Mason in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hassan Mason just wasn't active enough.
Grimshaw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimshaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to sweep but Grimshaw has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Graush Grimshaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grimshaw clinches up against the cage.
Mason decides to pull guard.
Grimshaw forces his way into half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Grimshaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Grimshaw eventually gives up the hold.
Grimshaw is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grimshaw is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grimshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grimshaw wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason is trying to stand.
Grimshaw seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason is staying active underneath Grimshaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grimshaw stops Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Grimshaw has control of the leg.
Mason trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimshaw stops Mason from getting back to his feet.
Grimshaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grimshaw is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mason wants to hold on but Grimshaw pushes him away.
Grimshaw looking to isolate an arm here. Mason doesn't see it coming and as Grimshaw extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Grimshaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Graush Grimshaw!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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