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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Geary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Geary will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Geraldo Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Geary!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geary looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Geary trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Geary trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Geary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geary seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geary slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geary stops Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mason wants to control but Geary passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is letting Geary control him for a moment.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Geary is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to 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 gets back to half guard.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason tries to roll over but Geary keeps him under control.
Mason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geary postures up.
Mason has control of Geary's left arm, preventing Geary from doing any damage.
Geary stands up from Mason's guard - Geary perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geary has managed to clinch.
Mason turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mason manages to end up in side control.
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Geary, who protects the arm well.
Geary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Geary sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geary tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Geary is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Geary tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Geary trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to control but Geary is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Geary dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Geary lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
It looks like Geraldo Mason has been cut.
Geary darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Geary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Geary shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mason tries to kick Geary off but Geary keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Geary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason pushes Geary off looking to stand but Geary dives back in and keeps control.
Geary wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason gets back to full guard.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geary postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geary controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason keeping full guard, as Geary tries to pass.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Geary is proving a slippery customer.
Geary engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Geary has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geary manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Geary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Geary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Geary, up you get!
Geary shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.
Geary is breathing heavily.
Mason looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geary tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Geary any problems.
Mason trying to strike off his back.
Geary is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Geary has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mason missing with punches from the bottom.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Geary has control of the leg.
Mason trying to control here.
Geary wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Geary sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Geary not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason tries to roll over but Geary keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Geary moves out of range easily.
Geary looking to score a takedown here. Mason is defending well but Geary drives through and ends up in Mason's guard.
Mason 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geary pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Geary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geraldo Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mason throws a head kick but Geary moves out of range.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geary counters by clinching up.
Mason wants a takedown.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geary lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
Geary closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Geary wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason tries to escape but Geary is in control.
Geary decides to stand back up. Geary steps back and let's Mason get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Geary gets a takedown into half guard.
Mason pushes Geary off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geraldo Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geary feints and as Mason raises his hands in defense, Geary changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason kicks Geary off and gets to his feet.
Geary throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
As Geary looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Geary just gets out of the way.
Geary moves into the clinch.
Geary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mason uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geary's head.
Geary keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Geary has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Mason won't allow Geary to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mason throws a strike but Geary rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working an open guard so Geary takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geary tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geary to the ground. Geary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geary closes the distance and clinches.
Geary will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mason up against the cage.
Geary decides to pull guard.
Geary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Geary keeps moving.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Geary thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Geary working a defensive guard but Mason manages to pass into side control anyway.
Geraldo Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Geary is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Geary controls the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Geary.
Well Geary has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Geary!
Jon Geary decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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