PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeroy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leeroy Russo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mason
vs
Russo

205 cm
28
291 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

225 cm
39
301 lbs
32 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeroy Russo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Russo's head but Russo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo misses with a leg kick.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Russo lands with an overhand left.
Mason blocks a head kick by Russo.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Mason throws a hook but Russo avoids it easily.
Mason scores with a jab. Russo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason looks for a takedown but Russo sprawls well.

Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason throws a strike but Russo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Russo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Russo preventing the sweep.
Mason is pulling down on Russo's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to get up but he can't break Mason's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason thuds a left hand into Russo's body.
Russo loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Russo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Russo sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Russo! But no joy.
Russo tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Russo gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brian Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Russo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Russo misses with a leg kick.
Russo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mason digs a good body shot into Russo's ribs.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Russo throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Mason feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason moves out of range as Russo strikes.
Russo walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Russo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leeroy Russo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Russo misses.
Russo swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Mason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Russo's guard.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Russo throws Mason to one side and escapes!
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Russo.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russo defends well and Mason ends up having to push Russo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Russo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo misses with a head kick.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Russo's head but Russo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russo tries to clinch up.
Russo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mason takes a step back to recover.
Mason misses with a hook. Russo ducked under it nicely.
Russo punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Russo counters with a low kick, right behind Mason 's knee.
Crunch! Russo slams his shin into Mason's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Mason gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Russo prevents Mason from breaking the clinch.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Russo digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Russo.
Knees to the body from Russo.
Russo crunches a lovely knee into Mason's ribcage.
Russo looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason blocks a body shot from Russo.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Russo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Russo misses with a leg kick.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Russo gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
Russo cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Russo closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Russo blocking some punches.

Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Russo moved out of range nicely.

Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russo was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Brian Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo seems keen to control Mason's posture.

Russo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a hook.
Russo dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Mason misses the body punch
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Russo.

Russo gets caught napping as Mason dives in and scores a takedown. Russo manages to retain guard.
Mason stops Russo from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeroy Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
Russo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Russo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mason in his tracks.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Mason feinted with a counter takedown.
Russo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russo under the eye.
Russo leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russo wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Russo scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
Russo is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Russo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Russo stalks Mason and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mason's face. Mason staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo lands a left and a right that send Mason crashing to the mat, dazed. Russo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Mason is rocked!

It looks like Brian Mason has been cut.

Russo clinches with his opponent.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.
Mason has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Russo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Russo is struggling to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason tries to break the clinch but Russo is controlling the position.
Russo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russo landing knees to the body.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Russo wants to stall.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Russo landing knees to the head.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Russo is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russo lands an elbow that stopped Mason in his tracks for a moment.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason is trying to push Russo away but Russo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Russo pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Russo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Russo on the inside.

Russo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Russo darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Mason manages to break the clinch.

Russo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Russo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Russo has Mason pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Brian Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leeroy Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Russo stalls.
Russo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a hook but Russo blocks it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Mason misses with a jab to the body
and Russo counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Russo to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Russo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leeroy Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leeroy Russo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leeroy Russo waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.