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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Mason (ranked 24173 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Macola (ranked 4864 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomas Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Macola!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macola has managed to clinch.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Macola is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macola is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Macola.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macola drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macola striking off his back but it's not causing Mason any problems.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Macola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macola keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Macola controlling the position.
Macola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macola.
Macola shoots in but no luck this time.
Macola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macola turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Macola decides to stand back up. Macola steps back and let's Mason get back to his feet.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macola looks winded!
Macola wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Macola clinches.
Macola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mason's face.
It looks like Tomas Mason has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason is looking for a takedown.
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 is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason has clasped his hands together around Macola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macola tries to improve position but can't.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Macola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Macola bucks up and tries to throw Mason off but instead Mason has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macola wants to get back to his feet.
Mason throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mason struggling to keep hold of the position.
Macola trying to control the hands but Mason breaks the grip.
Macola is trying to break free.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macola trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Macola swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mason unloads with some shots from mount but Macola bucks and avoids them well.
Mason throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macola because Mason loaded up on that one.
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason scoring with strikes but Macola is staying in there.
Mason landing punches.
Mason tries to control but Macola wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Mason'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.
Macola lands a jab.
Macola gets a clinch.
Macola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macola tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Mason has Macola up against the cage in a clinch.
Macola manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macola clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macola is defending well.
A hook to the body from Macola.
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macola rushes Mason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Macola.
Macola breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Macola with that takedown attempt.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
Macola wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macola tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macola looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macola stands up and beckons Mason to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Macola. Macola maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Macola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Macola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macola after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Macola clinches with his opponent.
Macola drags the fight down to the ground.
Macola keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Macola wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason won't allow Macola to sweep him here.
Macola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macola has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Macola has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Macola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomas Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macola.
Macola shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Macola cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macola shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Macola.
Macola feints and as Mason raises his hands in defense, Macola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason controls Macola momentarily but Macola frees himself.
Mason managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macola looking to pass the guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Macola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macola stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Macola closes the distance and clinches.
Macola breaks from the clinch.
Mason throws a right hand that Macola ducks under and follows up with a left that Macola also avoids with ease.
Macola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mason on his heels. He'll look to pass Mason's guard now, I'm sure.
Macola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macola wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Macola postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Macola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macola is one step ahead there.
Macola trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Macola passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macola is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Macola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macola 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Macola!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
32% |
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