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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Mason (ranked 5370 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Marjanovic (ranked 5206 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomas Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Marjanovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marjanovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marjanovic somewhat.
Marjanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Marjanovic on that attempt.
Mason drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marjanovic sprawls and moves away.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Marjanovic.
Marjanovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marjanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
Mason forces Marjanovic back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marjanovic prevents it.
Marjanovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Marjanovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Marjanovic's takedown attempt.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic pulls Mason into guard.
Marjanovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Marjanovic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marjanovic trying to control the position.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Marjanovic has wrist control.
Mason trying to control but Marjanovic is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mason is looking to clinch but Marjanovic is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marjanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Marjanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason tries to clinch up.
As Mason backs off Marjanovic throws a huge counter combo but Mason manages to avoid it all.
Marjanovic is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
As Marjanovic tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Marjanovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Marjanovic pushes him off.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max Marjanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason rushes Marjanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Marjanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marjanovic gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marjanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Marjanovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marjanovic goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason checks a low kick from Marjanovic.
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 Tomas Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marjanovic shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason throws a big counter combination but Marjanovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marjanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marjanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marjanovic has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marjanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Marjanovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mason is working for takedown but Marjanovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marjanovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marjanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marjanovic manages to pull guard.
Marjanovic is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Marjanovic is working from the bottom.
Marjanovic pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marjanovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marjanovic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marjanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Marjanovic's legs - danger averted.
Marjanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Marjanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marjanovic shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marjanovic is trying to break free.
Mason is working for takedown but Marjanovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marjanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marjanovic looking for a takedown.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Marjanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason tries to break free but Marjanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Marjanovic is trying to break free.
Marjanovic wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Marjanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Marjanovic is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marjanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marjanovic can't get the takedown.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marjanovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marjanovic manages to pull guard.
Marjanovic is controlling Mason's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marjanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Marjanovic's legs - danger averted.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marjanovic shoots and misses
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Marjanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marjanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason keeps control of Marjanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marjanovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mason clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marjanovic tightening his grip on Mason, looking for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marjanovic controls the position.
Marjanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason trying to control the action but Marjanovic just sinks the hooks in.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marjanovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marjanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Marjanovic let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Marjanovic biding his time, controlling Mason.
Marjanovic looking to break Mason's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mason remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marjanovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mason trying to control the position but Marjanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marjanovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marjanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Marjanovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Marjanovic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Marjanovic throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marjanovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Max Marjanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason trying to control the position but Marjanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Marjanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marjanovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Marjanovic!
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energy
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