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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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174 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Kelley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a series of punches but Kelley avoids them all with ease.
Mason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason defending well as Kelley loads up on a big left hand.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Liam Kelley has been cut.
Kelley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Kelley lands with a right to the head.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelley working aggressively here.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Kelley's ribcage. Kelley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Kelley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelley misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Mason prevents a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley lands an uppercut.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Kelley scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kelley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley misses with some punches.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Mason.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelley gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Kelley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.
Mason lands a body shot.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelley.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Kelley misses with a punch to the body.
Kelley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley cracks Mason with a nice body shot.
Kelley can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason lands a right hand.
A short right from Kelley on the inside.
Kelley struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kelley.
A short right from Kelley on the inside.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Mason.
Kelley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
Mason blocks a body shot from Kelley.
A short left from Mason.
Kelley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
Kelley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Kelley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Kelley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Kelley's cut.
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.
Mason misses the jab.
Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelley is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason slips under a jab from Kelley.
Mason thinks about the counter body kick.
Mason clinches.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kelley on the inside.
Liam Kelley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
Kelley lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Kelley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason prevents a body shot from Kelley.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Mason cracks Kelley with a nice body shot.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelley's elbow.
Mason blocks a body shot from Kelley.
Kelley takes a shot to the head.
Kelley lands with a left to the head.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Kelley back against the cage.
Kelley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Kelley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelley.
Mason tries to work over Kelley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Mason blocking some punches.
Kelley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Kelley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
Kelley tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley blocks a body shot from Mason.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Mason digs a right hand into Kelley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelley's gas tank.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason pushes Kelley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Kelley tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelley prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley lands a right hand.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Mason is leaning against Kelley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelley takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam Kelley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mason jabs at Kelley's body.
Mason jabs Kelley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelley misses the jab.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kelley is rocked!
That kick from Kelley tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelley was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Kelley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Kelley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelley slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Kelley seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelley throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Kelley scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelley on the side of the head.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Kelley off balance momentarily.
Kelley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
Kelley connects with the punch.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kelley throws out a powerful jab.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kelley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Mason slams his shin into Kelley's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kelley misses the target.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
A big right from Kelley misses.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kelley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Kelley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelley misses the jab.
Kelley throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Kelley finds it's target.
Kelley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelley misses with a wild body shot.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Kelley looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Kelley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mason tests Kelley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelley walks straight into a right hand from Mason - that's dropped him! Mason jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kelley from any more punishment! Kelley complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Zane Mason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Liam Kelley spoke after the fight, saying 'Ain't that a Bitch'.
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