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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Mason (ranked 737 p4p, 101 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 657 p4p, 92 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dean Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Obuhov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason connects with a right hand. Obuhov shakes it off.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason misses with a hook
and Obuhov counters with a single leg into guard. Mason didn't expect that.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obuhov's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason pushing down on Obuhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Obuhov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obuhov.
Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Obuhov is trying to work for a sweep but Mason has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason controlling from mount.
Obuhov can't escape the position.
Obuhov tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Obuhov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason pulls Obuhov in close to prevent any damage.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obuhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obuhov being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Obuhov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Obuhov controlling the action here.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Obuhov in his half guard.
Obuhov looks to land a strike but Mason avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Obuhov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason!
Obuhov looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Obuhov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Obuhov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obuhov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Obuhov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Obuhov misses with the ground and pound.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Obuhov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mason looks a forlorn figure.
Obuhov trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Obuhov dominating with strikes here.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Obuhov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Obuhov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Obuhov thowing shots but they're missing.
Obuhov looking to finish Mason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mason!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obuhov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason is now in Obuhov's guard. A big mistake from Obuhov there, giving up the dominant position!
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obuhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Obuhov, not yet.
Obuhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Obuhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Obuhov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason advances to full mount.
Obuhov tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Obuhov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mason has a good base and remains in mount.
Obuhov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Obuhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obuhov tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Obuhov misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Obuhov scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov drives through with a takedown into Mason's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Obuhov slips an elbow through the middle.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obuhov postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Obuhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obuhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Obuhov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obuhov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obuhov, into his guard.
Obuhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dean Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
Obuhov tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obuhov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obuhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Obuhov's legs - danger averted.
Obuhov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obuhov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Obuhov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mason is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Obuhov pulls down on the head and he's put Mason to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Obuhov!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Obuhov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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