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Event: NSC 49: McDonald vs Tatum     
Date:   Aug 20, 2019
#R1#
Munson works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Munson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munson doesn't seem bothered though.
Munson tries to clinch up.
Munson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Mason.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munson momentarily.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munson on the side of the head.#CL2#
Munson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason pushes Munson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Munson working aggressively here.
Mason tries to stall but Munson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Munson throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mason's defenses.
Munson working aggressively here.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Mason.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
Munson blocking some punches.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Munson. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Munson misses with a body kick.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Munson.
Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason slips a straight right by Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munson.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munson doesn't seem bothered though.
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munson.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson lands a head shot.
Munson throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Munson looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Munson misses.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munson scores with a jab.
Mason with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Munson - just one landing.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Munson. #T1#
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason lands a head shot.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson misses with an uppercut
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Munson misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Mason takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Munson misses.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Munson throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Munson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Mason tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mason.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munson! But no joy.
Munson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munson fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Munson misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Munson misses with a head kick.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Munson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Munson moves into the clinch.
Mason tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Mason.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Mason.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mason. #BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason catches Munson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Munson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munson.
Munson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Munson avoided it.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munson seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Munson walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Mason down.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Munson off balance momentarily.
Munson moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Munson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson lands an uppercut.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action. #T2#
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson lands a damaging elbow.
Mason lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with a body shot. #CL#
Mason rushes Munson and presses him up against the ropes.
Munson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Munson blocks a body shot from Mason.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Zane Mason!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zane Mason!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zane Mason!

Zane Mason wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Zane Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2     
Date:   Jul 30, 2019
#R1#
Rojas throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Rojas avoided it.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Rojas scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Rojas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rojas.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rojas sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Rojas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Mason blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Rojas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Rojas down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.#T2#
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Rojas is rocked!
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Mason slips under a jab.
Rojas seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason with a nice cross.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Rojas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a leg kick.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.#T1#
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Rojas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason drops Rojas with a naaaaasty hook - Rojas is in real trouble here! Mason dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
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.
Matheo Rojas was interviewed post fight and said 'Life is full of surprises, some good, some not so good.'.

 

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri     
Date:   Jul 09, 2019
#R1#
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason misses the jab.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mason motions for Lancaster to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Lancaster backing away here, and Mason unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Mason.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason staying out of range there.#T2#
Mason misses with a body shot
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Lancaster .
Nice shot lands for Mason.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mason manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lancaster . Lancaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster .
Mason avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Lancaster takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Mason back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
That's time! Lancaster 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Mason misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
Mason throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster slips a jab from Mason.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Mason.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason tries to land a body kick
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .#KD2#
Mason drops Lancaster with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lancaster looks back up at him and smiles so Mason waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cedric Lancaster .
Well Lancaster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Cedric Lancaster !
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Cedric Lancaster !
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cedric Lancaster !

Cedric Lancaster wins by unanimous decision!

Cedric Lancaster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CEC 655     
Date:   May 12, 2019
#R1#
Orsini lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Orsini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Orsini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason has control of Orsini's left arm, preventing Orsini from doing any damage.
Orsini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orsini trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orsini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orsini with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mason controlling the position.
Orsini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Mason misses with a low kick as Orsini jumps back.
Orsini thumps Mason with a low kick.
Orsini looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason misses the body punch
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Orsini clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason slips under a jab.
Orsini motions for Mason to come forward. Orsini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orsini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini has a takedown stuffed.
Orsini fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orsini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Orsini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Orsini lands in his opponent's guard.
Orsini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orsini is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Orsini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
Orsini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy. #T4#
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orsini is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Orsini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orsini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orsini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini misses with a body kick.
Orsini scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orsini.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orsini flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orsini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Orsini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Orsini misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Orsini misses.
Orsini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason misses with a hook.
Orsini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Orsini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason takes one on the button.
Orsini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Orsini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Orsini moved out of range.
Orsini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason slips a straight right by Orsini.
Orsini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Orsini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
Mason tries to clinch there but Orsini circles away.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orsini finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Orsini jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsini throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Orsini lands a jab to the nose.
Orsini scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Orsini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orsini slips under a jab.
Mason swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Orsini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Orsini scores with a push kick.#T4#
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orsini moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason throws a body punch but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Orsini blocks the low kick.
Orsini misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orsini.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Orsini tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orsini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orsini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason gets through Orsini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Orsini's head.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Orsini.
Orsini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason digs a right hand into Orsini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orsini's gas tank. #T1#
Orsini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orsini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Orsini feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Orsini cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mason throws a low kick but Orsini moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orsini, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Orsini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason tries to clinch up but Orsini circles away and keeps his distance.
Orsini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orsini.
Mason scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsini momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason. #T3#
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Mason.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Orsini cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Orsini misses the jab.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini checks the leg kick.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.
Mason moves forwards but Orsini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Orsini's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orsini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orsini.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orsini 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!

Alessandro Orsini was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 654     
Date:   May 01, 2019
#R1#
Granger throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason thinks about the counter body kick.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Granger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Mason has Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Mason throws a leg kick
letting Granger counter with a right hand.
Pete Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
That kick from Mason tenderised Granger's leg. Granger is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Granger lands a body shot.
Mason just leaning against Granger, taking a breather.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Granger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Mason.
A short body shot lands from Granger as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granger.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Granger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
Granger blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Granger scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Mason blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason works on Granger's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger working aggressively here.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grangers head.
Granger lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Granger letting Mason take a breather here.#T3#
A short right from Mason.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
A short right from Granger on the inside. #T4#
Granger working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger blocking some punches.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Granger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mason.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Granger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason misses with a punch 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mason moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Mason misses with a hook.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat.
A big left from Granger misses.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Nice shot by Granger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granger drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Mason misses the jab.
Granger scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger blocks a jab.
Pete Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Granger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Granger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mason if he has to take too many more of those.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a looping left.
Mason misses with a body kick. #T2#
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Granger moves away from the strike by Mason.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger throws a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Mason misses.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Granger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mason throws a leg kick but Granger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Granger avoids it.
Granger checks the leg kick.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granger moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Granger is looking for a counter combo.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granger throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason connects with a right hand. Granger shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Granger blocks the leg kick.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mason avoids the body shot from Granger.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Granger.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Granger throws out a powerful jab.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Granger defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Granger misses.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mason lands a jab.
Mason moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick.
Mason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granger swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Granger checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mason - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Granger.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Granger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Mason stalling the fight.
Granger lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granger.
Granger lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger avoids the head kick by Mason.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason connects with an inside leg kick.
Mason takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2##CL2#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Granger.
Mason tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Mason's head back.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with an inside leg kick.
Mason moves away from the strike by Granger. #T3#
Granger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Granger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Granger misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Granger throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Granger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Mason misses.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granger misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Granger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason jabs at Granger's body.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Granger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Mason throws a chopping leg kick but Granger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pete Granger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Granger misses.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Mason down.
Granger takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mason misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger. #T1##CL2#
Mason clinches up with Granger and pushes him back against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granger throws a head kick that misses.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Granger. #T2#
A cross from Mason lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Granger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mason moves into the clinch.
Granger lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Granger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason cracks Granger with a nice body shot.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Granger lands with a left to the head.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Granger lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Granger.
Mason is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Granger is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Granger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger lands a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Granger.
Granger scores with a shoulder strike.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason prevents a body shot from Granger.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Mason misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Granger slips a straight right by Mason.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason tried to score with a low kick but Granger checks it.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Granger. That one must have hurt.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Granger avoids it.
Granger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a head kick.
Granger scores with a jab to the head.
Granger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Granger's head back.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
It looked like Granger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason drops his hands momentarily and Granger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Mason instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason is looking to control Granger's arms but Granger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage. #BC#
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Mason lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Mason backs away, Granger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Granger moves away from the strike by Mason.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger connects with a single shot there.
Granger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Granger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger throws a body kick that misses.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!#T3#
Granger looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason wants to counter the offense by Granger and move into the clinch position.
Mason throws a hook but Granger blocks it.
Mason throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granger motions for Mason to come forward. Granger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Granger.
Granger throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
Granger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Granger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Granger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granger's calf.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Granger swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Granger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Granger misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granger swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Granger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Granger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Granger!

Pete Granger retains his welterweight title!
Pete Granger was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 650     
Date:   Apr 03, 2019
#R1#
Batty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Batty's head.
Batty catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batty throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Batty.
Batty connects with a nice looking jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batty has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mason throws a right and a left that Batty avoids nicely.
Batty just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason moves out of range as Batty strikes.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Batty blocks it.
Batty tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batty throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Batty lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batty moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Batty looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
A low kick from Batty is predictable there
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Batty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Batty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batty swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batty lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason prevents a body shot from Batty.
A head punch on the inside from Batty fails to land. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batty doesn't seem phased though.
Batty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batty dodges the punch combination from Mason.
A little jabbing left from Batty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason swings for the body but Batty moves out of range.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batty.
A big right from Mason misses.
Batty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Batty clinches with his opponent.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Batty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batty scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batty.
Batty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batty tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batty keeps control of Mason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batty blocks an uppercut.
Batty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batty has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Batty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batty as Mason tries to tie him up.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batty backwards. #T3#
Batty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batty misses with a punch to the body.
Batty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batty.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Batty fails to land.
Batty tries a body shot but Mason blocks it. #BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Batty wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batty thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Batty has managed to clinch.
Batty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batty fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Batty closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Batty misses with the head strike. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batty avoids the body shot from Mason.
Batty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batty throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason moves forwards but Batty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Batty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason throws a leg kick but Batty moved away.
Batty misses with a looping left.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Batty moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batty misses with some punches.
Batty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batty wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Batty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Batty throws a body kick that misses
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Batty.
Good exchange - Batty coming out on top.
Batty tries to clinch
letting Mason counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Batty is rocked!
Mason steps in with a hook that catches Batty right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Mason follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Batty looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
A victorious Zane Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 648     
Date:   Mar 22, 2019
#R1#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren jabs at Mason's body.
Lokren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason.
Lokren ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokren.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
Lokren connects with a looping right hand.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Lokren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lokren scores with a jab to the body.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.#T1#
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws the left hand but Lokren avoids the punch easily.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Lokren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason throws a body punch but Lokren moves out of range.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Lokren off the cage and back into range.
Lokren misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Lokren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mason. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Lokren defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lokren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Lokren swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Lokren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lokren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lokren misses.
Good work by Lokren as he checks the leg kick.
Lokren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lokren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Lokren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lokren swings for the body but Mason moves out of range. #T4#
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lokren lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lokren's calf.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason throws a leg kick
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Lokren counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Mason finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
As Lokren backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mason works the jab nicely.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Lokren avoids a kick to the body.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a solid body kick.
Lokren blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokren.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Mason with a hook.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lokren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokren is just out of range.
A big right from Lokren misses.
Lokren throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Lokren moves out of range easily.
Lokren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mason looks to throw a body kick
and Lokren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Lokren throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Mason throws a quick counter head kick but Lokren was just out of range.
A big left from Lokren misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Mason.
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lokren throws out the jab.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokren.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokren.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokren. That did some damage!
Mason avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Lokren throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason moves away from the strike by Lokren.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lokren doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason feints and then cracks Lokren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lokren down.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lokren throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Lokren does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lokren moves away from the strike by Mason.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lokren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokren throws a leg kick that misses.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokren misses with a left hand
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lokren's sensitive parts.
Lokren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren blocks the body kick.
Lokren throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lokren takes a step back to recover.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
Mason lands the left hand.
Lokren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lokren misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mason jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lokren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokren tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well.
Mason cracks Lokren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lokren throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Lokren there.
Lokren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Lokren.
A slow jab from Lokren misses its intended target.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Lokren misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Lokren misses the jab.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Lokren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mason misses the jab.
Lokren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.
Lokren lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason slips under a jab from Lokren.
Lokren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lokren misses with an uppercut.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokren looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren misses with a wild combination.
Lokren takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Mason only half commits.
Lokren wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Mason throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lokren.
A big left from Lokren misses.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Lokren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lokren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lokren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason throws a series of punches but Lokren avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokren at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Lokren seems unphased.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Lokren lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lokren. Lokren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason is looking to slow Lokren down with leg kicks.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Lokren.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Sairanix Lokren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lokren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Lokren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Lokren throws a big shot that misses.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lokren in his tracks.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokren avoids it.
A jab from Lokren misses.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Mason defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Lokren's front leg but catches the back leg as Lokren tries to avoid it.
Lokren throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lokren throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sairanix Lokren!

Our winner, Sairanix Lokren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 645     
Date:   Mar 01, 2019
#R1#
O Donno blocks the body kick.
Mason with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut.
O Donno lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Mason misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Donno is looking to score with low kicks.
O Donno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
O Donno misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of O Donno's side.
O Donno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Donno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason misses with a hook. O Donno ducked under it nicely.
Mason slips under a jab from O Donno.#T1#
O Donno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Donno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
O Donno blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
O Donno misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Donno swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason with a hook.
Mason works O Donno's body with a nice hook.
O Donno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason lands a front kick.#T2#
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - O Donno circles away.
Mason throws a hook but O Donno avoids it easily.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by O Donno there.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Donno looking to stall.
O Donno is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
O Donno is trying to maintain a safe position but Mason gets an underhook and turns O Donno into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Donno prevents a body shot from Mason. #T3#
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Mason.
O Donno working hard to break the clinch.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Donno's elbow.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason checks a low kick from O Donno.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from O Donno misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
O Donno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
A telegraphed right hand from O Donno misses the target.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but O Donno manages to avoid it.
O Donno avoids a kick to the body.
O Donno throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range. #T4#
O Donno misses with a double jab.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from O Donno.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends O Donno's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donno lands a jab to the nose.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Donno throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason connects with a leg kick. O Donno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Donno misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Donno connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
O Donno avoids a kick to the body.
Mason slips a jab from O Donno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno checks a leg kick.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
O Donno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo O Donno's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Donno to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Donno misses the shot to the body.
Mason stuns O Donno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Donno checks the leg kick.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Donno is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
O Donno is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Donno has his back to the cage.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
O Donno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Mason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donno can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Donno.
Still in the clinch, O Donno scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Donno tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
O Donno ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Donno can do to turn this around?
O Donno throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Donno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends O Donno's belly button to the back.
Aldo O Donno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Donno throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
A punch combination from O Donno misses.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from O Donno.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Donno's head.
Mason misses with a leg kick.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Donno throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
O Donno falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Mason moves into the clinch.#T3#
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason has O Donno pressed against the cage, preventing O Donno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Donno or not.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from O Donno fails to land.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason tries a body shot but O Donno blocks it.
O Donno tries to stall but Mason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of O Donno's head.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason. #T4#
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Donno tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
O Donno is rocked!
Mason lands a left hand.
O Donno is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
O Donno seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
O Donno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
O Donno takes a shot to the head.
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
O Donno is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by O Donno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo O Donno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mason forces O Donno back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Donno.
O Donno lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
O Donno looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from O Donno fails to land.
Mason prevents O Donno from breaking the clinch.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
Mason digs a right hand underneath O Donno's ribcage. O Donno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Donno or not.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Donnos head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action. #T1#
Mason presses O Donno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch.
O Donno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Donno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Donno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Donno misses with a few strikes there.
O Donno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason misses the jab.
O Donno throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
O Donno blocks an uppercut.
O Donno working aggressively here.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mason as O Donno tries to tie him up.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason blocks a body shot from O Donno.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mason misses with some punches. #BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason keeps control of O Donno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
O Donno misses with some punches.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but O Donno avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Donno trying to stall but Mason improves his position.
Mason digs a right hand underneath O Donno's ribcage. O Donno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Donno throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason. #BC2#
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Mason. #T4#
Mason avoiding damage.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason working aggressively here.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Mason improves position.
O Donno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Mason misses with a body punch.
O Donno wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
O Donno throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason. #BC2#
O Donno manages to break the clinch.
O Donno throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

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.

 

Event: CEC 640     
Date:   Feb 01, 2019
#R1#
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.
Granger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pete Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Granger counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Granger is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger scores with a body shot.
Mason throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.
Granger slips under a jab.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1##CL#
Mason darts in and clinches Granger up against the cage.
Mason works on Granger's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocking some punches.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger blocking some punches.
A short right from Mason.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Mason has Granger pressed against the cage, preventing Granger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #T2#
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Granger on the inside. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Mason throws out a leg kick but Granger moves out of range and Mason only half commits.
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Mason fakes the leg kick and cracks Granger in the body.
Granger throws a leg kick
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger with a hook.#T3#
Mason misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Granger! But no joy.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Mason has Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mason.
Granger working aggressively here.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Granger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mason seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Granger can turn it around.#BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Granger's head back.
Mason takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
Granger cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Granger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Granger throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Mason avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Granger wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Granger breaks away and moves out of range.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mason under the eye.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Granger is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Granger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Granger.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mason is able to avoid easily.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Mason misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
Granger cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granger slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason backing away here, and Granger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Mason tries to land a body kick
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Mason throws a big counter combination but Granger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Granger momentarily.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Granger connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Granger.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Granger wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
Granger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Granger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Granger.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3##CL#
Mason rushes Granger and presses him up against the cage.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
A short left from Granger.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Mason has Granger pressed against the cage, preventing Granger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Granger is working Mason over against the cage.#T4#
Granger lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger working aggressively here. #BC2#
Granger breaks from the clinch.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Granger keeps Mason at a distance using the push kick.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Granger tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Granger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granger. Granger obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Granger misses with a low kick.
Granger looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger lands with a nice body kick.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger misses with a head kick.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Granger off balance momentarily.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger lands a jab to the head.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1##CL#
Mason clinches.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Granger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Granger lands with a left to the head.
Mason pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Granger is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Granger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Granger blocking some punches.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason working aggressively here.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Granger swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch.
Granger throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Granger gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Granger lands with a light punch inside.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason is working Granger over against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Granger controls the action.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Granger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Mason gets through Granger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Granger's efforts to push away.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Granger.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pete Granger!

Pete Granger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CEC 638     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
Shaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
We've been informed that Shaman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaman moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Shaman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaman loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Mason misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Shaman throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaman manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Mason takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shaman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick.
And Shaman tries to counter it with a takedown but Mason pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Shaman's head back.
Mason avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Shaman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Shaman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shaman throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Shaman with a jab.#TD2#
Shaman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Shaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shaman trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Shaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Shaman wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T2#
Shaman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Shaman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Shaman tries to counter it with a takedown but Mason pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaman swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shaman slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaman.
Shaman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaman misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason scores with the left hand. Shaman knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Shaman takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason slips a jab from Shaman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason throws a head kick but Shaman moves out of range. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Shaman looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Shaman misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Shaman backing up. Shaman nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaman.
Shaman thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Shaman tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Shaman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shaman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mason under the eye.
Mason swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Mason.
Shaman cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaman takes a step back to recover.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Shaman moves his leg out of the way.
Mason throws a leg kick but Shaman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Shaman lands with a straight right. Mason didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
Shaman scores with a push kick.#T1#
Mason looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Shaman misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Shaman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaman clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shaman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shaman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Shaman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaman swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Shaman cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Shaman misses with a body punch
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaman throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shaman lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Shaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shaman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Shaman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason takes one on the button.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason lands a body shot.
Shaman loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Shaman walks into a left hand.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaman doesn't seem phased though.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Shaman missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Good shot there by Shaman.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Shaman moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Shaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason is looking to clinch but Shaman is avoiding it.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason throws a leg kick but Shaman sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaman! But no joy.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Shaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaman throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shaman just manages to avoid it.
Mason lands with a cross.
Shaman walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mason avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Shaman misses.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaman manages to avoid it.
Shaman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Shaman tries a quick counter leg kick but Mason is wise to it.
Shaman misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaman.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.#T1#
Shaman connects with a jab.
Shaman lands a head shot.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaman lands a right hook to the body.
Shaman misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason moves out of range as Shaman throws a body kick.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Shaman dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Shaman cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shaman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mason thuds a left hand into Shaman's body.
Shaman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaman.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shaman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Shaman throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Shaman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Shaman tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Shaman is out of range.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Shaman avoids it.
Shaman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.#T3#
Shaman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason scores with the left hand. Shaman knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Shaman misses
and Mason counters with a two punch combo.
Mason cracks Shaman with an open hand slap.
Shaman throws a body kick that misses.
Shaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Shaman had a free shot at his head there.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shaman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Shaman misses with a body punch
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.#CL#
Shaman gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Mason cracks Shaman with a nice body shot.
Shaman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaman.
Shaman is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blind Shaman.
A short left from Mason.
Shaman blocks a body shot from Mason.
Shaman tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Shaman back against the cage.
Mason pushes Shaman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shaman tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason cracks Shaman with a nice body shot.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason digs a right hand into Shaman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shaman's gas tank.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamans head.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason pushes Shaman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Shaman takes one on the button.
Shaman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaman looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Shaman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shaman is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shaman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Shaman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaman wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shaman is stalling in the full guard.
Mason is controlling Shaman's posture.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shaman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mason napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mason!
Blind Shaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason regains half guard.#T3#
Shaman moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that!
Shaman wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Shaman wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time.
Shaman trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Shaman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mason is surviving well by controlling Shaman's body position as best he can.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaman looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shaman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shaman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shaman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mason is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shaman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaman walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Shaman manages to avoid it.
Shaman thows a leg kick but Mason checks it #CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up.
Shaman is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason is leaning against Shaman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaman blocks a body shot from Mason.
Shaman wants to stall.
Shaman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shaman jumps into guard, dragging Mason to the mat.
Shaman is trying to keep Mason in close.
Shaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Shaman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Shaman trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Shaman from controlling successfully.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shaman controls the pace.
Shaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Shaman looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shaman has his feet on Mason's thighs here. He's pushed Mason off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mason screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blind Shaman!
Blind Shaman is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Blind Shaman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEC 635     
Date:   Dec 28, 2018
#R1#
A big right from Mason misses.
Shaman counters with a body kick.
Shaman throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaman shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaman connects with a jab.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mason.
Shaman shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Shaman scores with a hook.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Shaman
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Shaman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
We've been informed that Shaman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mason moves out of range as Shaman strikes.
Shaman misses with a leg kick
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Shaman misses. #CL#
Shaman tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mason works on Shaman's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaman blocks an uppercut.
Shaman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shaman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaman throws a head punch that misses.
Mason prevents a body shot from Shaman.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason presses Shaman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaman cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason cracks Shaman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Mason tries to land a front kick but Shaman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Shaman sees coming a mile off.
Shaman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaman fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blind Shaman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaman under the eye.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Mason misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Shaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaman misses with a right hand
and Mason makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaman.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Mason.
A little jabbing left from Shaman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Nice jab there from Mason.
Shaman throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shaman throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Blind Shaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaman.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaman misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Shaman scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaman takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaman.
Shaman swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a low kick, right behind Shaman 's knee.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shaman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shaman throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Shaman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shaman trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Shaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is controlling Shaman's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Shaman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaman passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shaman throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mason lands a head shot.#TD2#
Shaman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard.
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mason is pressing down on Shaman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controls Shaman momentarily but Shaman frees himself.
Shaman looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Shaman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaman pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Shaman.#SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shaman working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily. #SUB2#
Shaman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason trying to control but Shaman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shaman working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Shaman's legs - danger averted.
Mason preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shaman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaman under the eye.#T4#
Shaman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason thumps Shaman with a low kick.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason lands with a right hand.
Shaman throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Blind Shaman has been cut.
Shaman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaman's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shaman throws an off balance right hand
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Shaman.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shaman swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaman can do to turn this around?
Mason misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Shaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Shaman throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a leg kick but Shaman moved away.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Shaman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mason is able to avoid easily.
Shaman scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Shaman scores with a nice strike.
Mason sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Shaman. Beautiful body shot.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaman misses with a body shot.
Shaman missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaman lands the left hand.
Shaman misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Shaman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Shaman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shaman's guard! Nice work there by Mason!
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Shaman working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Shaman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaman looking to control.
Shaman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Shaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaman looking to control.
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shaman staying out of range there.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaman darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Shaman into the cage.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason cracks Shaman with a good jab.
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason catches Shaman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Mason tenderised Shaman's leg. Shaman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shaman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zane Mason did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaman momentarily.
Shaman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason presses Shaman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Shaman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard.
Mason trying to control here.
Shaman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shaman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Shaman prevents Mason from improving his position.
Blind Shaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaman. #SUB2#
Shaman is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason is staying active underneath Shaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mason is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaman from advancing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shaman is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shaman trying his best to control but Mason has mounted him.
Shaman is trying to escape the mount.
Mason controlling from mount.
Shaman regains half guard.#T3#
Mason is thwarting Shaman's attempts to control the position.
Shaman works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#SUB2#
Shaman 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 stalling in the full guard.
Shaman controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Shaman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shaman 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.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaman controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Shaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason had his way with Blind Shaman in that round.
The cut man is working on Blind Shaman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Shaman 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.
Shaman scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Mason.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Shaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Mason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaman's head.
Mason misses the body punch
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaman misses with a body punch
and Mason makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shaman really felt that one!
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mason digs a good body shot into Shaman's ribs.
Mason tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaman misses with a body shot
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason is leaning against Shaman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shaman swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shaman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Shaman misses with some punches.
Mason presses Shaman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason. #T2#
Shaman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blind Shaman.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shaman or not.
A short right from Mason on the inside. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Shaman with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Shaman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mason.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Shaman moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Shaman throws an off balance right hand
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##TD2#
Shaman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shaman advances to half guard.
Shaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shaman to get the leverage.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Shaman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mason reverses the position - he's now on top in Shaman's guard. #SUB2#
Shaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Shaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Shaman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.#SUB2#
Shaman 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

Zane Mason retains his welterweight title!
Zane Mason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 633     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018
#R1#
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
A punch lands to the side of Stoker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Mason cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Mason misses with a looping left.
Stoker jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker motions for Mason to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoker doesn't seem phased though.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Mason instigates a clinch.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Stoker pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason motions for Stoker to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
A cross from Mason lands.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker avoids the head kick by Mason.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker misses the jab.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoker has time to react.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Mason throws a series of punches but Stoker moves out of range.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mason lands with a cross.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Stoker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason digs a good hook to Stoker's body. #T1#
Stoker thumps Mason with a low kick.
Mason jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason misses with a leg kick.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Stoker clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stoker cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker slips a straight right by Mason.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Stoker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Stoker lands a jab.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it. #T3#
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker. #CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker can't break the clinch.
Stoker tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker blocking some punches.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4##BC2#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason cracks Stoker with a nice body shot.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Stoker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Stoker wants to break free but Mason has control. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mason scores with the left hand. Stoker knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Edward Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Mason misses.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker slips under a jab from Mason.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stoker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason scores with a jab. Stoker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Stoker.
Stoker checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason thumps Stoker with a low kick.#T2#
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Mason.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Stoker works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker misses with a body punch
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stoker misses the body punch
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason slips a straight right by Stoker.
Mason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick. #T4#
Mason misses with a looping right.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Mason.
Stoker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason misses with a low kick as Stoker jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Edward Stoker just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoker lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stoker moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Mason lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stoker will feel that in the morning.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.#T2#
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason moves out of range as Stoker strikes.#T3#
Mason tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stoker takes a step back to recover.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Mason slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.#CL#
Stoker tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##BC2#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Stoker throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Stoker slips under a jab from Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Stoker throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Stoker down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Mason throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Mason cracks Stoker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
As Stoker tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Stoker manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason connects with a right hand. Stoker shakes it off.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Stoker sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Mason misses.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Stoker catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Stoker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Mason cracks Stoker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Mason looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker with a jab.
Stoker misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason wants to clinch.
Stoker only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Stoker.
I think Stoker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!

Edward Stoker is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Edward Stoker 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.

 

Event: Syn 608     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
Diggs blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason takes one on the button.
A jab lands there for Mason.#CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Diggs closes the distance but Mason moves to the side
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diggs scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Mason.#T1#
Diggs wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs thuds his shin into the meat of Mason's side.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Diggs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason. #CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Diggs misses with an elbow strike.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Diggs misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a left to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Diggs throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Diggs.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick. #T1#
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Mason.
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
and Diggs counters with a two punch combo.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggs throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diggs throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Diggs works Mason's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice body kick.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mason checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.#T3#
A head kick misses from Diggs. #CL2#
Mason pushes Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason presses Diggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Diggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Diggs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason lands a right hand.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Diggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason is looking to control Diggs's arms but Diggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Diggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mason's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Diggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Mason staying out of range there.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mason avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Jab by Diggs.#T1#
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggs lands a jab.
Diggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diggs throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason wants to clinch.
Diggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Diggs swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggs tries to clinch up
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Diggs shrugs it off.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Diggs swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Diggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mason connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Diggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mason lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mason digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Mason.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Mason.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs. #T2#
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Diggs improves position.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason with a knee to the head.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason. #T3#
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Diggs.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason lands a body punch.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Mason blocks an elbow strike.
Mason pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Mason.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Diggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diggs is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Mason throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mason tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Mason lands a head shot.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
Diggs throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Diggs closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diggs up against the cage.#T4#
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Diggs misses with an elbow over the top.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!

Orlando Diggs was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 627     
Date:   Nov 14, 2018
#R1#
Mason throws a right hand that Obliteratii ducks under and follows up with a left that Obliteratii also avoids with ease.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot.
Obliteratii throws a good cross that connects.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Obliteratii in a clinch.
Obliteratii lands a body punch.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obliteratii lands with a light punch inside.
Mason tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii lands with a light punch inside.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii lands a body punch.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obliteratii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. #T1#
Mason tries to work over Obliteratii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obliteratii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Obliteratii lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Obliteratii.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Obliteratii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obliteratii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Obliteratii.
A short right from Mason.
Mason misses with some punches.
Obliteratii prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Obliteratii working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obliteratii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Obliteratii tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason is pushing Obliteratii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Obliteratii.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action. #T3#
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obliteratii is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Obliteratii pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Obliteratii has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obliteratii lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason prevents a body shot from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii lands with a left to the head.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Obliteratii avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Obliteratii lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #BC2#
Obliteratii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obliteratii looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Obliteratii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obliteratii takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obliteratii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a hook.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
A good leg kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a lazy body kick
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Obliteratii.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Mason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obliteratii.
Mason throws the left hand but Obliteratii avoids the punch easily.
Obliteratii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obliteratii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obliteratii swings widly with a right hand
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Obliteratii slips the punch.
Obliteratii flicks out a counter leg kick but Mason steps away.
Obliteratii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Obliteratii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Obliteratii lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason jabs Obliteratii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii thinks about the counter body kick.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head but Obliteratii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target. #T3#
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obliteratii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Obliteratii backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obliteratii tries to land a body kick
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Obliteratii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obliteratii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obliteratii looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Obliteratii.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Obliteratii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a hook. Obliteratii ducked under it nicely.
Obliteratii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Obliteratii defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Obliteratii ducks down to avoid it.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Obliteratii moves away and avoids it.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obliteratii was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Obliteratii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mason cracks Obliteratii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obliteratii throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason is looking to clinch but Obliteratii is avoiding it.
Obliteratii chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Obliteratii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason slips a jab from Obliteratii.
Mason throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Obliteratii.#CUT#
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Obliteratii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason. #T2#
Obliteratii throws a good cross that connects.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obliteratii. That did some damage!
Obliteratii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Obliteratii manages to avoid it.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Obliteratii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obliteratii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Mason
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obliteratii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason scores with a body shot.
Obliteratii lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.#T3#
Mason thows a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it
and Obliteratii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obliteratii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obliteratii swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obliteratii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Obliteratii tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obliteratii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Obliteratii controls his hands.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Obliteratii controls his hands.
Mason misses with some punches.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obliteratii or not.
Obliteratii struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obliteratii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zane Mason did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Obliteratii is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Obliteratii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Obliteratii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obliteratii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mason here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason blocks a body shot from Obliteratii.
A nice left hand lands by Obliteratii.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obliteratii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason digs a right hand into Obliteratii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obliteratii's gas tank.
Obliteratii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Mason tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. #T1#
Obliteratii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obliteratii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obliteratii lands a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Mason.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Obliteratii misses with the head strike.
Obliteratii tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Obliteratii back against the cage.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obliteratii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Obliteratii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obliteratii or not.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Obliteratii's head.
Obliteratii can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action. #T2#
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obliteratii.
Obliteratii is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mason pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mason.
Obliteratii takes a shot to the head.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Obliteratii blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obliteratii backwards.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason looking to stall.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Obliteratii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obliteratii's elbow.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Obliteratii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Obliteratii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obliteratii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obliteratii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Mason instigates a clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Obliteratii blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. #T4#
Mason lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obliteratii taking a breather.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obliteratii blocks an uppercut.
Obliteratii throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Obliteratii misses with a punch to the body.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Obliteratii's head.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Obliteratii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason pushes Obliteratii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason had his way with Zeus Obliteratii in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Obliteratii connects with a solid leg kick.
Obliteratii digs a good hook to Mason's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
Obliteratii throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Obliteratii throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
Obliteratii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason.
Mason moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Obliteratii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Obliteratii's hands.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zeus Obliteratii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obliteratii tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Obliteratii pushes him off.
Obliteratii throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obliteratii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Obliteratii swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Obliteratii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obliteratii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Obliteratii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mason cracks a nice hook into Obliteratii's ribs.
Obliteratii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obliteratii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mason scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mason lands with a hook. Obliteratii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Obliteratii ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Obliteratii staying out of range there.
Obliteratii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obliteratii throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Obliteratii circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obliteratii! But no joy.
Obliteratii takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

Zane Mason retains his middleweight title!
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.

 

Event: CEC 626     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass misses with a wild combination.
As Glass backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
Glass feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Glass misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Glass has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Glass catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason slips a straight right by Glass.#T1#
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glass misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason checks the leg kick.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason misses with a leg kick.
Glass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason catches Glass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Glass manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glass digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Glass misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glass landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glass lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason is looking to control Glass's arms but Glass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Mason gets through Glass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glass tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Glass.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Glass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Glass saw it coming and moves away.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Nice body kick from Mason.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Glass.
Glass lands the left hand.#T1#
Glass misses with a hook
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass slips a jab from Mason.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Glass throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Glass was not able to check.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Glass eats them both and turns towards Mason to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Glass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass misses the jab.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Mason checks a low kick from Glass.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass 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 looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Mason cracks a nice hook into Glass's ribs.#CL2#
Glass darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Glass lands a knee to the head.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Glass there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Glass.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glass doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Glass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Glass manages to circle out of the way.
Mason slips a straight right by Glass.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Glass tries a quick counter leg kick but Mason is wise to it.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glass.
Glass misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Glass throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Glass scores with a jab to the body.
Glass lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Glass throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Glass lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Glass does no damage.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Desmond Glass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason. #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Glass blocking some punches.
Glass lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Glass.
Glass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Glass.
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason blocks a body shot from Glass.
Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Glass.
Glass has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason pushes Glass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glass.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason 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.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass landing knees to the head.
Mason working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason is leaning against Glass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason prevents a body shot from Glass.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Glass with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Glass tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason digs a right hand into Glass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glass's gas tank.
Glass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Glass misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Glass tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Glass.
Glass misses with the head strike.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow.
A short left from Mason.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glass obliges.
Glass lands a good knee to the midsection. Mason won't want to take too many of those.
Glass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason cracks Glass with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glass. #T3#
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a body shot.
Glass blocking some punches.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason working aggressively here.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Glass prevents a body shot from Mason.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Mason blocks it.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Mason.
A short right from Mason.
Glass blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mason.
Mason tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mason lands a left hand.
Glass trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass misses with a punch on the inside.
Glass blocks a body shot from Mason.
A short right from Mason.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Glass lands a jab to the nose.
Mason throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Glass pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glass has time to react.
Glass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.#T1#
Glass lands a body shot.
Mason connects with the punch.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Glass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Glass connects with a looping right hand.
Mason plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Glass is rocked!
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Glass lands a jab to the nose.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Glass should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
A big right from Glass misses.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Mason tries to bum rush Glass with a series of wild strikes but Glass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glass misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mason misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason lands with a straight right. Glass didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Glass tries to clinch
and Mason finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Glass slips under a jab.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Mason takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Glass.
Glass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Glass avoids the body shot from Mason.
Glass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Glass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Decent striking displayed by Glass there.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Glass slips a jab from Mason.
Glass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glass throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Desmond Glass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Mason rushes Glass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Glass misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason tries a body shot but Glass blocks it. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glass there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass lands a jab to the nose.
Mason lands with a hook. Glass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Mason moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Mason avoids the body shot from Glass.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glass.
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Glass unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing.
Glass misses with a looping right.#T2#
Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason feints and then cracks Glass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glass down.
A low kick from Glass is predictable there
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Glass misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glass lands a lovely overhand right.
Glass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Glass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Glass avoids the head kick by Mason.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Glass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glass's elbow.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Glass.
Glass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Glass lands with a good body shot.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Glass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason cracks Glass with a good jab.
Mason tries to clinch there but Glass circles away.
Nice shot lands for Glass.
Glass throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Glass manages to circle out of the way.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Glass's leg but Glass calmly moves out of range.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glass misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Desmond Glass.
I think Glass 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Zane Mason retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: CEC 621     
Date:   Oct 17, 2018
#R1#
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Murhaa cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Murhaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Murhaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa blocks the body kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Mason looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhaa circles away.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murhaa scores with a jab.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Mason releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Murhaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murhaa scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Mason.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Murhaa pushes him off.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
and Mason counters with a body kick that stops Murhaa in his tracks momentarily.
Mason throws a head kick but Murhaa moves out of range.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhaa.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason slips under a jab from Murhaa.#T4#
Murhaa slips a straight right by Mason.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Murhaa cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Murhaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mason takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa lands the left hand.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
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 Phol Murhaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Murhaa moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Mason misses.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Murhaa. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Mason looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mason misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
As Mason backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhaa tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Donk. Murhaa catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Murhaa there.
Mason swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range. #CL2#
Mason rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Murhaa is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murhaa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Mason.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa tries to circle away but Mason has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mason. #T3#
Murhaa is trying to break free.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa is trying to break free.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mason misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Murhaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason keeps control of Murhaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhaa is trying to force a seperation but Mason has the dominant position.
Murhaa can't break the clinch. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason punishes Murhaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Murhaa had a free shot at his head there.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a head kick. Mason smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murhaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Murhaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Mason moves into the clinch.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Mason is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Murhaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a nice body kick.
Murhaa misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Murhaa cracks Mason with a good jab.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mason. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhaa, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mason can turn it around.
Mason tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason has Murhaa pressed against the cage, preventing Murhaa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Murhaa coming out on top.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
Murhaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Mason is looking to slow Murhaa down with leg kicks. #T4#
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Murhaa digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Mason takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #BC2#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Mason.
Murhaa lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Murhaa is predictable there
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Mason slips under a jab.#T2#
Murhaa throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason misses the jab.
Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murhaa on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Murhaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa throws a series of strikes that have Mason backpedaling.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa misses with a jab to the body
letting Mason counter with a right hand. #T4#
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Murhaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
That kick from Mason tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murhaa throws out the jab.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a leg kick.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.#T1#
Murhaa pushes Mason away with a front kick.
Murhaa connects with a jab.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Murhaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
Jab from Mason.
Murhaa throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhaa throws a hook but Mason blocks it.#T2##CL2#
Mason forces Murhaa back against the cage and clinches.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason digs a right hand into Murhaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murhaa's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mason tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Mason misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhaa.
Mason connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhaa.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a head kick. Murhaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Mason cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murhaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Murhaa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Mason.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Good work by Murhaa as he checks the leg kick.
Mason scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a body kick.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

Zane Mason is the new middleweight 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.
Phol Murhaa was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.

 

Event: CEC 616     
Date:   Sep 21, 2018
#R1#
Romero slips a jab from Mason.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with an inside leg kick.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Mason lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason fakes the leg kick and cracks Romero in the body.
Mason throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Mason.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Romero misses with a hook #CL#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Romero pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Romero wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Romero 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.#SUB2#
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Romero thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Mason's head back.
A low kick from Romero is predictable there
and Mason counters with an inside leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Nice cross by Mason.
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Romero feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Romero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Romero takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Romero.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Romero.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Romero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hector Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero lands with a straight right. Mason didn't see that one coming.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.#T1#
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Romero throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
As Romero tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Romero takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Romero wants a takedown.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mason misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Romero.
Romero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Romero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Romero stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Romero is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Romero is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Mason controlling from mount.
Romero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romero manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mason with a hook.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero is looking to land body kicks.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Romero shoots in.
Romero throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason looks for the body kick but Romero saw that one coming.
Romero with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romero as Mason tries to tie him up.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Romero with a jab.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
Romero misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Mason avoids the body shot from Romero.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
Mason catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romero works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Romero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a body kick that misses.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Romero counters with an outside leg kick.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
A jab from Mason misses.
Romero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero. #T4#
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romero manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romero's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason slips a jab from Romero.
Romero misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Romero lands a head shot.
Romero lands with a nice body punch.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Romero moves away from the strike by Mason.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
As Romero tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero motions for Mason to come forward. Romero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romero cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Romero misses.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
It appears Mason was looking to counter with a kick there.
Romero throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.#CL#
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Romero's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason looking to stall.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Romero.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason working aggressively here.
Romero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Mason is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Mason gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero jumps guard but Mason stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mason is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Mason.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Mason creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Romero with a big uppercut! Romero tries to clinch up but Mason pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Romero to the mat! Romero covers up and Mason unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Zane Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 612     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Granger throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granger connects with a nice looking jab.
Granger swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Granger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mason is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Granger had a free shot at his head there.
Mason moves out of range as Granger throws a body kick. #CL#
Mason pushes Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Granger misses with a punch to the body.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason has Granger pressed against the cage.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Granger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Granger misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Granger lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason controlling the action here for a moment.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Granger is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Granger lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Granger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Granger lands a nice looking body kick.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger blocks the body kick.
Granger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Granger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Granger.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mason.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
Granger takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mason is able to avoid easily.
Granger delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Granger blocks the low kick.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granger scores with a kick to the body.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Granger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Granger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Granger misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pete Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Granger moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason is looking to slow Granger down with leg kicks.
Granger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason jabs Granger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Granger counters with a nice body kick.
Granger throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Granger.#T1#
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Granger avoided it.
Granger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Granger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granger on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Granger blocks the leg kick.
Granger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Mason blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger misses with the head strike.
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Granger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Granger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Granger lands a right hand.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Granger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Mason. #T3#
Granger prevents a body shot from Mason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Granger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Granger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger can't break the clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Granger is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Granger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason prevents a body shot from Granger.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow. #T4#
Granger can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Granger misses with a body punch.
Granger misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Granger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason has Granger pressed against the cage, preventing Granger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Granger blocking some punches.
Granger swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger lands with a short shot to the head.
Granger prevents a body shot from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Granger manages to avoid it.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Granger.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason misses with a jab to the body
and Granger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Granger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Granger pushes him off.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Granger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Granger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger fakes the leg kick and cracks Mason in the body.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason throws a nice head kick!
Granger scores with a body shot.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Mason.#T2#
Granger misses with a head kick.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Granger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Mason lands with a cross.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Mason misses.
Granger misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
Mason lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Granger lands a nice looking body kick.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Granger takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
and Granger counters with a nice body shot.
Granger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Granger ducks down to avoid it.
Granger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granger.
Granger tries a quick counter leg kick but Mason is wise to it.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Granger.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Granger is looking to chop away at Mason's legs.
Mason blocks a head kick by Granger. #T4#
Granger misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mason - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Granger against the cage.
Mason tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Granger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granger tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Granger presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Granger avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A short right from Granger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Granger.
Granger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zane Mason did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Granger saw it coming and moves away.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Granger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger lands a front kick.
Mason tries a low kick but Granger avoids it.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger looks to throw a body kick
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Granger off the cage and back into range.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.
Granger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Granger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Granger throws a shot to the body.
Granger digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Granger throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Granger tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Granger throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granger manages to avoid it.
Granger throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason slips under a jab from Granger.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Granger moves his leg out of the way.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Granger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Granger feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Granger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granger to score with a decent uppercut.
Granger throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Granger keeps the fight on the outside.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Granger lands a right hook to the body.
Granger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Granger scores with a nice head shot.
Mason throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Granger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger. #T4#
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mason thumps Granger with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Granger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Granger tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Mason checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason tries to clinch but Granger moves out of range.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Granger's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Granger lands an overhand right.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason 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 dips to his left and cracks Granger with an uppercut!
Granger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Granger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mason - the referee stops the clock and Granger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mason. Granger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mason lands the left hand.#T1#
Granger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granger.
Granger blocks a low kick nicely.
Granger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Granger moved away.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granger keeps Mason at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the liver by Granger. Beautiful body shot.
Granger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a spinning back kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason. #T2#
Mason checks a leg kick.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Granger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Granger is just out of range.#CL#
Mason has Granger up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granger's elbow.
Mason misses with a body punch. #T3#
Granger lands with a right to the head.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Granger's head.
Granger misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Granger.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Granger or not. #BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries a body shot but Granger blocks it. #T4#
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger blocking some punches.
Mason is stalling here.
Mason tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Granger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Granger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Granger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason pushes Granger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Granger struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zane Mason!

Zane Mason retains his welterweight title!
Zane Mason thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 607     
Date:   Aug 10, 2018
#R1#
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Romero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Romero swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
And Mason responds with a good body kick, but Romero manages to step out the way in time.
Romero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Romero.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Romero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romero misses with a hook.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Romero under the eye.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Mason slips under a jab.
Romero misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romero takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero lands with a right hand. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Romero backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Romero throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason slips under a jab.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason throws a push kick but Romero slaps the foot to one side.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
Romero thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Romero misses.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romero slips under a jab from Mason.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romero.
Romero moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Mason.#TD#
Romero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero looking to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero 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.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Romero tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Mason checks a leg kick nicely.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Romero throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Romero tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Romero's leg but Romero calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Romero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romero.
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Romero is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Romero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Romero is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
Romero is working hard here to advance position.
Mason controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason is continuing to stall.
Romero tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Romero throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch. #TD#
Romero pulls Mason into guard. #SUB#
Romero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Romero working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason preventing the sweep. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Romero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Romero pulls guard effortlessly.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romero wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
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.#T3#
Mason stays in close to Romero's body and controls the position.
Mason won't allow Romero to sweep him here. #SUB#
Romero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Mason lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Romero misses.
Romero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Romero jumps guard but Mason stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mason lands a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Romero's side.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Romero's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a hook.
Mason stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Romero.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Romero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mason. #T1#
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Mason lands a jab.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mason clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romero scores with a spinning back kick!
Mason keeps Romero at a distance using the push kick.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romero jumps guard but Mason turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mason tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mason smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Romero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Romero throws a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Mason throws a counter combo.
Romero lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Romero.
Mason throws a jab when Romero was well out of range.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Mason misses.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.#T4#
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Romero jumps guard and drags Mason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mason.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Romero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
As Romero backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Mason slips a jab from Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero checks a leg kick.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Romero misses.
Nice cross by Romero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Mason tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Romero was not able to check.
Mason bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.
Romero throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Romero feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Romero tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent. #T2##TD#
Romero drags the fight down to the ground.
Romero working a defensive guard here.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Romero working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Romero is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Romero moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mason misses.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero misses with a leg kick
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Mason connects with a leg kick. Romero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mason sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Romero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Romero stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Mason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romero jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

Zane Mason is the new welterweight champion!
Zane Mason decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 601     
Date:   Jul 13, 2018
#R1#
Glass misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Glass down.
A lazy left from Glass finds it's target.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Glass avoided it.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason misses with a hook.
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.#T1#
Mason throws a head kick but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glass.
Mason jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Glass throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Jab from Glass.
Mason connects with the punch.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Glass avoids the body shot from Mason.
We've been informed that Glass has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason is looking to counter with head kicks.
Glass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Glass slips a straight right by Mason.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Glass avoids the head kick by Mason.
Jab from Glass.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Glass throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glass.
Glass misses with a straight left. #T3#
Glass swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Mason is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it.
Glass avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Glass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Glass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Glass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Glass settles back down.
Mason jabs at Glass's body.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Glass should have avoided that one.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glass.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mason lands a jab.
Mason checks a low kick from Glass.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Mason looks for the body kick but Glass saw that one coming.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason digs a good hook to Glass's body.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Glass misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
As Glass tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Glass manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
A big left from Glass misses.
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason backing away here, and Glass unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Glass seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Glass against the cage.
Glass lands a body punch.
Glass can't break the clinch.
Mason lands a right hand. #BC2#
Glass breaks from the clinch.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glass.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason slips a straight right by Glass.#T1#
Glass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass lands with a cross.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Glass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Glass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Glass throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Glass throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Glass unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glass slips a jab from Mason.
Glass takes one on the button.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Glass misses.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Mason lands with a right hand.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
A jab from Mason finds it's way through Glass's defenses.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Mason throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
A jab from Glass misses.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance. #T4#
Glass defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason 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.
Mason sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts.
Glass misses with a wild body shot.
Glass scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason throws a big counter combination but Glass scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
Mason slips under a jab.
Glass misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Mason.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass scores with a leg kick.
Glass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Glass lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Mason lands.
Mason throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Glass.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Glass misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Glass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Glass throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
A left and a right from Mason both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glass connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass scores with a jab.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Glass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason with a nice cross.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mason misses its target.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Mason lands the left hand.
Mason slips a straight right by Glass.
Mason digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.#CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.
Glass unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mason lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3##BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Glass's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Glass misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason moves away from the strike by Glass.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Glass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason moves away from the strike by Glass.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Danga de danga de dang - Mason scores with a four punch combination!
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Glass shrugs it off.
Glass thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glass lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

A relieved looking Zane Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Desmond Glass stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 598     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018
#R1#
The Perfectionist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason keeps The Perfectionist at a distance using the push kick.
The Perfectionist slips under a jab from Mason.
The Perfectionist moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
A solid body kick from Mason.
The Perfectionist keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Perfectionist! But no joy.
The Perfectionist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
The Perfectionist 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
The Perfectionist throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and The Perfectionist only half commits. #TD2#
The Perfectionist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from The Perfectionist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Perfectionist happy to just control the position for now.
The Perfectionist working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The Perfectionist swings around for an armbar but Mason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Perfectionist's guard.#SUB2#
The Perfectionist has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
The Perfectionist keeping control of the position.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Perfectionist tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Perfectionist is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Perfectionist avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
The Perfectionist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Perfectionist tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason is thwarting The Perfectionist's attempts to control the position.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Perfectionist wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Perfectionist trying to get back to full guard but Mason takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mason tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Perfectionist is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mason thows a leg kick but The Perfectionist checks it
and The Perfectionist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Perfectionist takes a step back to recover.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Mason.
The Perfectionist throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
The Perfectionist misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Perfectionist!
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason throws a head kick that The Perfectionist semi-blocks.
Mason looks to land a left hand but The Perfectionist moved out of range nicely.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason blocks a head kick by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.#T1#
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason lands a body shot.
The Perfectionist misses the jab.
A big left from The Perfectionist misses.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Perfectionist is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks The Perfectionist off balance momentarily.
Mason scores with a push kick.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a hook.
The Perfectionist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
The Perfectionist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Perfectionist in his tracks.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Perfectionist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Perfectionist throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces The Perfectionist off the cage and back into range.
The Perfectionist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
The Perfectionist tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent The Perfectionist's takedown attempt.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as The Perfectionist controls the action.
The Perfectionist has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist misses with the head strike.
The Perfectionist misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but The Perfectionist avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for The Perfectionist.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ The Perfectionist.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Perfectionist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Perfectionist leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from The Perfectionist.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Perfectionist prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
The Perfectionist scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
The Perfectionist misses with a body punch.
The Perfectionist is stalling here.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Perfectionist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with some punches.
The Perfectionist lands a right hand.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Perfectionist tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason prevents a body shot from The Perfectionist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The Perfectionist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Perfectionist misses with an uppercut.
The Perfectionist scores with a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Perfectionist scores with a leg kick.
The Perfectionist throws a body shot but no joy.
The Perfectionist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
The Perfectionist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Perfectionist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Perfectionist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Perfectionist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist misses with some punches.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
The Perfectionist digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Perfectionist pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Perfectionist throws an elbow but misses.
The Perfectionist works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
The Perfectionist misses with the head strike.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist prevents a body shot from Mason.
The Perfectionist blocks a body shot from Mason.
The Perfectionist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason misses with some punches. #T2#
The Perfectionist lands a shoulder strike.
The Perfectionist lands an elbow that stopped Mason in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Perfectionist tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist 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.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason digs a right hand into The Perfectionist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Perfectionist's gas tank.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
The Perfectionist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
The Perfectionist lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Perfectionist.
Mason lands a right hand.
AJ The Perfectionist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Perfectionist misses with a body punch.
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason tries to work over The Perfectionist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Perfectionist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason works on The Perfectionist's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason stalls.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Perfectionist.
Mason working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Perfectionist working Mason over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Perfectionist fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Perfectionist.
Mason lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

During a confident post fight interview, Zane Mason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 595     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018
#R1#
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donk. Mason catches Saming right on the button with a cross.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason slips a straight right by Saming.
Saming throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saming throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Sud Saming has been cut.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Saming wants to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch position.
Saming misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Sud Saming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a hook. Saming ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Saming misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Saming lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saming ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Saming swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Mason cracks Saming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saming scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Saming defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Saming misses.
Saming lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Saming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Saming misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saming's knee momentarily.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saming on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Saming thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Saming counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Saming.
A big left from Saming misses.
Saming throws a big shot that misses.
Saming has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Saming misses.
Mason defending well as Saming loads up on a big left hand.
Saming throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Mason counters with a crisp one two that drops Saming! Mason thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Saming to his feet! Saming is in big trouble!#ROC#
Saming is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saming is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saming throws out the jab.
Mason avoids the body shot from Saming.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Saming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saming seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saming.
Saming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saming connects with a looping right hand.
Saming cracks Mason with an open hand slap.#T3#
Saming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Saming scores with a body shot.
Saming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Mason misses with a hook.#CL#
Mason clinches.
Mason misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Saming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason cracks Saming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saming, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saming is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Saming has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.#T4#
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saming tries a knee to the head but Mason blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saming.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saming is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saming lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Saming controls his hands.
Saming is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Saming working hard to break the clinch.
Saming looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saming.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sud Saming's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason misses with a hook. Saming ducked under it nicely.
Saming swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saming lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saming sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saming checks the leg kick.
Saming now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saming.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saming feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saming is out of range.
Saming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saming on the side of the head.
Saming on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Saming. #T1#
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sud Saming seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saming throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saming counters with a low kick, right behind Mason 's knee.
Saming moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saming thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mason scores with the left hand. Saming knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Mason misses.
Saming throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saming lands with a straight right. Mason didn't see that one coming.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saming loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mason.
Saming throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Saming.#T2#
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason moves out of range as Saming strikes.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saming throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saming connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.#CL#
Mason rushes Saming and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saming lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Saming.
Saming misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saming.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Saming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saming working hard to break the clinch.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Saming swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saming tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Saming back against the cage. #BC2#
Saming manages to break the clinch.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason feints and then cracks Saming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saming down. #CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Saming in a clinch.
Saming swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saming prevents a body shot from Mason. #BC2#
Saming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason wants to clinch up but Saming keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Saming releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Good exchange - Saming coming out on top.
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason misses with a hook. Saming ducked under it nicely.
Saming takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Saming lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance. #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Mason.
Mason is struggling to control the position.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saming backwards.
Saming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.#BC2#
Saming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason takes a swing at Saming's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sud Saming's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saming throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saming thinking.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saming.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saming throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason cracks Saming with a good jab.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saming throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Saming ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Saming is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Saming misses.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Saming counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Saming throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Saming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Saming does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saming.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Saming looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Saming misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saming comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saming moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mason slips a jab from Saming.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saming has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason.#T2#
A big left from Mason misses.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Saming lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Saming.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sud Saming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Saming. That's going to slow Mason down.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saming throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Saming fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saming keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Saming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saming moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saming lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Saming misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Saming avoided it.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason feints and then cracks Saming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saming down.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Saming throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Saming on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Saming's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Saming.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saming circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saming ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason wants to clinch.#T4#
A jab from Saming misses.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saming looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason lands with a hook. Saming tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saming throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saming was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saming's sensitive parts.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason throws a counter high kick but Saming was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mason tries to clinch up but Saming circles away and keeps his distance.
Saming misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

Our winner, Zane Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 588     
Date:   May 16, 2018
#R1#
Prime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Prime feints and as Mason raises his hands in defense, Prime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Prime landing with the ground and pound.
Prime trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Prime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason is pulling down on Prime's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Prime working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.
Mason pulls Prime in close to prevent any damage.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Prime slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason seems keen to control Prime's posture.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prime looking to pass the guard.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.#T3#
Prime working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pulls Prime in close to his closed guard and prevents Prime from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prime tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prime throws a head kick that misses.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Prime throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason blocks a head kick by Prime.
Prime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Prime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Prime throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mason.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime looks winded!
Prime looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Prime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prime tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Mason.
Mason throws a hook but Prime blocks it.#TD2#
Prime looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Prime has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mason to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Prime is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mason pulls down on the head and he's put Prime to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 584     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1#
Akerman throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Akerman throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Akerman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman with a jab.
Mason throws a lazy body kick
and Akerman counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Akerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason blocks a body shot from Akerman.
Akerman working aggressively here. #T1#
Mason stalls.
Mason tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Akerman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akerman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Akerman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akerman wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Akerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Akerman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerman wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Akerman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Akerman maintains control.
Akerman controlling his opponent.
Akerman trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Akerman can't control as he wanted to and Mason manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mason is controlling Akerman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linus Akerman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akerman, as that shot connected.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Akerman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mason checks a low kick from Akerman.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akerman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akerman slips under a jab from Mason.
A little feinted left hand from Akerman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason cracks Akerman with a good jab.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akerman under the eye.
Akerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akerman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason cracks Akerman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Mason.
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akerman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Akerman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akerman misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason tries to clinch but Akerman is having none of it.
Akerman misses with a straight right.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Mason connects with a jab.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Akerman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
Mason might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Akerman ducks down to avoid it.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Akerman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason just leaning against Akerman, taking a breather.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Mason tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it. #T3#
Akerman blocks a body shot from Mason.
Akerman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Akerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akerman slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason looks to land a combination but Akerman avoids it well.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Akerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Akerman.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akerman.
Mason avoids the head kick by Akerman. #T4#
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Akerman settles back down.
Mason tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason wants to clinch.
Akerman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Akerman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Akerman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason defending well as Akerman loads up on a big left hand.
Akerman throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akerman.
Akerman is looking to counter punch.
Akerman misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a shot to the body
and Akerman counters with a good, hard body kick but Mason shrugs it off.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target. #T1#
Akerman moves away from the strike by Mason.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Mason looks to clinch
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akerman is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akerman throws out the jab.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akerman thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Mason.
Akerman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akerman clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman checks a leg kick.
Akerman loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Akerman. Beautiful body shot.
Akerman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Akerman as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akerman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akerman wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Akerman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason thumps Akerman with a low kick.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Akerman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akerman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Akerman misses with an uppercut.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a stiff right hand.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Akerman.
Akerman avoids a kick to the body.
Akerman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Akerman slips the punch.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akerman scores with a body shot.
Mason blocks a jab.
Akerman swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akerman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Akerman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Linus Akerman.
I think Akerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Akerman!

 

Event: CEC 577     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Rage blocks a head kick by Mason.
A big right from Mason misses.
Rage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rage tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Rage on the inside.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Rage working aggressively here.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rage.
Rage misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Rage keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Rage is chipping away with strikes.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rage throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Mason defending against the ground and pound.
Rage wants to control for a moment but Mason uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rage is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rage to get the leverage.
Rage trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage 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.#T3#
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason keeping control of the position.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage passes to side control.
Rage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mason sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage digs a good hook to Mason's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rage misses with an uppercut.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Rage misses with a low kick. #T1#
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Rage.
A big right from Mason misses.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Rage's leg but Rage calmly moves out of range.
As Mason backs off Rage throws a huge counter combo but Mason manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rage slips under a jab from Mason.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rage, right into the meat.
Rage tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rage gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Rage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Rage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason wants to control but Rage postures up.
Rage working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Rage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rage trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Rage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3##SUB2#
Rage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is being controlled here.
Rage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason is trying to control Rage's posture but Rage avoids it. #SUB2#
Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well.
Rage trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T4#
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 is looking for a sweep.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Rage lands a big elbow.
Mason wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rage.
Rage working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mason slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rage.
Nice uppercut there from Rage.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
As Rage tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Rage manages to avoid the attempt.
Rage throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rage. Rage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage avoids the head kick by Mason.
Rage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Mason.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Rage blocks the leg kick.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rage. Rage obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rage. Mason shrugs it off though.
Rage misses with a body kick.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Rage.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Rage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rage lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage slips under a jab from Mason.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.
Rage throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donk. Rage catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Rage tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Rage both land. Nice combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rage.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Rage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Rage counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason cracks Rage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Rage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a head shot.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!

After the fight, Jason Rage was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: CEC 575     
Date:   Mar 14, 2018
#R1#
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Glass swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glass throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Glass avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Mason.
Glass connects with a body shot.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Glass's head but Glass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Mason as he connects with a hook.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason is looking to counter the offense by Glass and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason tries to clinch up.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason is looking to counter with a body kick.
Glass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Glass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glass has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Glass throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Glass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glass throws out the jab.
Glass lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Mason lands a nice looking body shot.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason motions for Glass to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason with a jab.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Glass misses.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mason sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glass checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.#T3#
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass checks the leg kick.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Glass takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Glass scores with a nice strike.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Mason sizes up Glass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glass.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Glass.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Glass can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Glass.
Mason presses Glass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glass lands a left hand.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Glass unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Glass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Glass blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason tries to work over Glass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason is looking to control Glass's arms but Glass gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mason misses with a low kick.
Glass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass misses with a looping right.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
A big left from Glass misses.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Glass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Glass feints a counter leg kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Glass digs a good hook to Mason's body. #T1#
Glass slips a jab from Mason.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Glass cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason with a hook.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Glass - just one landing.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Glass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Glass closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Glass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Glass scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason defending well as Glass loads up on a big left hand.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Glass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Mason slips under a jab.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Glass.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Glass stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass misses with a hook to the body
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glass blocks a head kick by Mason.
Glass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Glass throws a shot to the body.
Glass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3##CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Glass misses with some punches.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Glass has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason has Glass pushed against the cage.
Glass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Glass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Glass.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Glass avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Glass blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason cracks Glass with a nice body shot.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glass lands a shoulder strike.
Desmond Glass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glass misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glass lands a good knee to the midsection. Mason won't want to take too many of those.
Glass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Glass.
Mason blocks a body shot from Glass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Glass lands with a nice combination. Mason backs away looking to recover.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass misses with a looping right.
Glass throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Glass.
Glass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mason throws a leg kick that misses.
Glass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason lands with a straight right. Glass didn't see that one coming.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glass misses with an uppercut.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Glass manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Glass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason moves away from the strike by Glass. #T1#
Mason moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mason is looking to slow Glass down with leg kicks.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Mason misses.
The crowd cheers as Glass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
Glass throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Mason tenderised Glass's leg. Glass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason misses with the combination.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Glass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glass.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Glass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Glass's belly button to the back.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Glass misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Glass misses.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Glass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glass's head.
Glass throws a good cross that connects.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Mason misses. #T4#
Mason checks a low kick from Glass.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Glass avoided it.
Mason throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Glass lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Glass.
Glass lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Glass.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Glass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Mason tries to move into range but Glass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mason throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass with a nice cross.
Mason misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glass 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!

After winning the bout, Desmond Glass thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 567     
Date:   Feb 07, 2018
#R1#
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a body kick.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romero misses with an uppercut
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Mason's defenses.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Romero misses with a low kick.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Mason stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Mason throws a leg kick
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Some bone on bone action there as Romero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Romero feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romero scores with a jab to the body.
Mason throws a leg kick #TD#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Romero lands an elbow.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mason parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape. #T2#
Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Mason is being controlled here.
Romero tries to advance to mount but Mason denies him.
Romero trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Romero keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romero scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Romero advances to mount.
Romero trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Romero throwing strikes here but Mason is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero working Mason over with strikes here.
Romero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape. #T4#
Romero landing shots from mount.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Romero has a good base and remains in mount.
Romero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mason's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Mason manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Mason, under a barage of strikes from Romero.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Romero shakes him off and moves away.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romero swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Romero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Romero.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
A cross from Mason lands.
Mason slips a jab from Romero.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Romero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero lands with a cross.
A low kick from Mason misses #TD#
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romero lands a nice short elbow.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T2#
Romero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Romero breaks from Mason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Romero lands a heavy elbow.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mason looks a forlorn figure.
Romero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Romero throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Romero lands a big elbow.
Romero thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Romero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Romero raining down hammerfists from mount.
Romero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Romero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Romero landing punches. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Mason wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Romero.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to hold on but Romero postures up.
Romero throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mason because Romero loaded up on that one.
Romero looking to ground and pound but Mason is blocking nicely. #T4#
Romero lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Romero finish him?
Romero raining down hammerfists from mount.
Romero loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mason scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Romero land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Romero stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Romero!
Hector Romero retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Hector Romero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD517     
Date:   Jan 07, 2018
#R1#
Mason scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Mason is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.#T1#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mason misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Mason jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Mason and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Zane Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shin throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shin works Mason's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shin is looking to land body kicks.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin avoids the body shot from Mason. #T2#
A good leg kick by Mason.
A big left from Mason misses.
Shin misses with a body shot
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
Shin throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mason thuds a left hand into Shin's body.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Shin slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.#CL#
Mason rushes Shin and presses him up against the cage.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. #T4#
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Shin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Shin.
Shin blocks a body shot from Mason.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands an uppercut.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Shin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with an inside leg kick.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Shin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shin counter with a right hand. #T1#
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Mason cracks Shin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mason changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin misses with a looping right.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shin slips under a jab.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Shin misses with a head kick.
Shin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Shin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason is looking to counter the offense by Shin and move into the clinch.
Mason jabs at Shin's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason connects with the punch.#T4#
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Mason sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin slips a jab from Mason.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A big right from Mason misses.
Shin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shin misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Mason misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Shin misses.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shin misses.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin. #T1#
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.#CL2#
Shin clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Shin.
A left hand lands to the body for Shin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Mason will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shin up against the cage.
Shin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mason seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shin can turn it around.
Mason blocks a body shot from Shin.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Mason shrugs off.
Shin misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shin lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shin prevents a body shot from Mason.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Shin lands a body punch. #T3#
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Shin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Shin missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shin pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Shin lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shin works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Shin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shin. #T4#
Shin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lao Shin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
A short uppercut from Shin. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Mason prevents a body shot from Shin.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
Shin jumps guard but Mason stands there with Shin around his waist. Shin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mason throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason connects with the punch.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason misses with a hook #KD2#
and Shin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mason! Shin lets Mason back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a huge left! Mason is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mason from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD507     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Mason throws a front kick that sends Brunswick stumbling back into the cage.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brunswick looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunswick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason misses with a jab to the body
letting Brunswick counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Mason.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Mason.
Brunswick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brunswick misses with a looping left.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunswick misses with a looping left.
Brunswick throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mason throws a body punch but Brunswick moves out of range. #CL#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunswick's elbow.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason gets through Brunswick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason digs a right hand into Brunswick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brunswick's gas tank.
Brunswick blocks a body shot from Mason.
A short left from Brunswick. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Brunswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunswick working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunswick is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brunswick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason tries to work over Brunswick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Brunswick.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Brunswick avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Brunswick prevents a body shot from Mason.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brunswick.#BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brunswick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Brunswick thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Mason.
Jab by Mason.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Mason is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brunswick takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Brunswick misses its intended target.
Mason throws a head kick but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick scores with a body shot.
Brunswick connects with a body shot.
Brunswick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Brunswick misses with a left hand
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Brunswick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Brunswick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Brunswick throws a leg kick that misses.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Brunswick thinks about the counter body kick.
Brunswick looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brunswick tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brunswick checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Brunswick looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason tests Brunswick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason lands with a hook. Brunswick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Brunswick misses with the body kick
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brunswick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brunswick cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunswick misses.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brunswick, right into the meat.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunswicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brunswick throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick's shoulder, as Brunswick tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Mason backing away here, and Brunswick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brunswick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Brunswick scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Brunswick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brunswick.
Mason lands with a cross.
Mason throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
Brunswick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunswick walks into a jab.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason 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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected. #T2#
Brunswick connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Brunswick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brunswick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brunswick misses with a combination
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Brunswick.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brunswick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick.
Mason slips a jab from Brunswick.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brunswick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
Brunswick moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brunswick if he has to take too many more of those.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunswick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Brunswick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brunswick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brunswick throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick misses with a wild body shot.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mason avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
It appears Mason was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick.
Brunswick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunswick momentarily.
Brunswick misses with a hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brunswick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Brunswick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunswick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick.
Brunswick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brunswick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brunswick.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunswick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick.
Brunswick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Brunswick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Brunswick backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Mason tests Brunswick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason wants to clinch up but Brunswick keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Brunswick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brunswick tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Brunswick checks the leg kick.
Mason avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
Mason looks to land a combination but Brunswick avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick misses with a hook.
Brunswick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brunswick throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Brunswick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brunswick just manages to avoid it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Brunswick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick can do to turn this around?
Brunswick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Brunswick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Brunswick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason punishes Brunswick's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunswick misses with a looping right.
Brunswick throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunswick's sensitive parts.
Brunswick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands a head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brunswick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mason - the referee stops the clock and Brunswick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mason. Brunswick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brunswick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Brunswick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Brunswick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Brunswick swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Brunswick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brunswick pushes Mason away with a front kick.
Mason throws a leg kick but Brunswick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Brunswick's front leg but catches the back leg as Brunswick tries to avoid it. #T3#
Brunswick scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunswick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Brunswick had a free shot at his head there.
Brunswick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunswick at a distance.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brunswick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brunswick works the jab nicely.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Brunswick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason moves away from the strike by Brunswick. #T4#
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brunswick lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Brunswick misses.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Brunswick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Brunswick misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Brunswick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Brunswick off balance momentarily.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mason looks to throw the jab but Brunswick is out of range.
Brunswick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Brunswick.
Mason avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Brunswick throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Brunswick moved away.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Brunswick - just one landing. #T1#
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Brunswick off balance momentarily.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Brunswick counters with a good, hard body kick but Mason shrugs it off.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunswick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunswick dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Brunswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason moves away from the strike by Brunswick.
Mason fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brunswick just manages to avoid it.
Brunswick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brunswick thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Brunswick down.
Brunswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason. #T2#
Brunswick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brunswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Brunswick throws an off balance right hand
and Brunswick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mason throws a jab when Brunswick was well out of range.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Brunswick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Brunswick scores with a jab.
Mason clobbers Brunswick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Mason.
Brunswick throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brunswick slips under a jab from Mason.
It seemed like Brunswick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Mason as he connects with a hook.
Brunswick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick misses with a straight right.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Brunswick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy body kick from Brunswick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason wants to clinch up but Brunswick keeps it at a distance.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunswick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brunswick slips a jab from Mason.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick on the side of the head.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mason blocks the body kick.
Brunswick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Mason lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Milo Brunswick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Brunswick misses with a looping right.
Brunswick moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason tries to clinch but Brunswick is having none of it.
Brunswick throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Mason moves out of range as Brunswick strikes.
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Brunswick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
A jab from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brunswick scores with a nice strike.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick is looking to land body kicks.
Brunswick takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Brunswick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brunswick. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brunswick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason works Brunswick's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason defending well as Brunswick loads up on a big left hand.
Brunswick misses with an uppercut.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason cracks the inside of Brunswick's front leg.
A low kick from Brunswick is predictable there
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Brunswick misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Brunswick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason is looking to slow Brunswick down with leg kicks.
Mason lands a front kick.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Mason throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brunswick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Brunswick misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a low kick, right behind Brunswick 's knee.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mason misses with a body punch
enabling Brunswick to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason blocks the body kick.
Brunswick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mason.
Brunswick throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Brunswick pushes him off.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brunswick if he has to take too many more of those.
Brunswick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunswick scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brunswick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brunswick throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Brunswick throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Brunswick saw it coming and moves away.
Brunswick moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brunswick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mason blocks a head kick by Brunswick.
Milo Brunswick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunswick throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Brunswick was not able to check.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick throws out the jab.
Mason throws a chopping leg kick but Brunswick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brunswick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

Zane Mason retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Zane Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD501     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
The fighters circling - Hell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason connects with a right hand. Hell shakes it off.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason slips under a jab from Hell.
Hell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws the left hand but Hell avoids the punch easily.
Hell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason tries to clinch but Hell moves out of range.
Hell throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell misses with a hook.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hell if he has to take too many more of those.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason misses with a looping right.#T1#
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Mason misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Mason clinches.
Hell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason presses Hell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason tries to work over Hell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason is leaning against Hell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands a left hand.
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hell digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mason prevents a body shot from Hell.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tries a body shot but Hell blocks it. #BC2#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Hell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason slips under a jab from Hell.
Hell throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hell really felt that one!
Hell misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hell shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed Hell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hell throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hell.
A little jabbing left from Mason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason misses with a low kick.#TD#
Hell shoots in and gets a takedown into Mason's guard.#T3#
Mason is trying to control the position but Hell postures up.
Hell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hell trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mason trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hell working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Hell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hell wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Hell has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Hell wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hell tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hell misses.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hell tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a head kick. That will keep Hell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Hell lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Mason scores with a jab. Hell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason drops his hands momentarily and Hell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hell scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Hell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hell misses the target.
Hell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hell throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hell with a body shot.
Mason throws a hook but Hell blocks it.#T1#
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason lands an overhand right.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Hell misses.
Hell throws a shot to the body.
Hell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason scores with a body shot.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Hell moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason tests Hell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell misses with a body shot
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Hell moved away.
Hell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hell misses with a wild body shot.
Hell lands a jab.#T2##CL2#
Mason darts in and clinches Hell up against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
Hell lands a nice uppercut.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason prevents a body shot from Hell.
Hell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hell gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason misses with some punches. #T3#
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hell tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Hell back against the cage.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hell has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Hell misses with a punch on the inside.
Hell presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hell misses with a body punch.
Hell gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hell can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raise Hell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is leaning against Hell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hell fails to land.
Hell gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. #BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Hell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hell misses with a straight left.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hell tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Hell's head.
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Hell tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Hell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hell manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hell.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Hell misses with a low kick.
Hell cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hell.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hell throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason thumps Hell with a low kick.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Mason.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason feints a counter leg kick.
Hell misses with a straight left.
Hell lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Hell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Mason gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason has control of Hell's left arm, preventing Hell from doing any damage.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Mason trying to control here. #T2#
Hell looks to land a strike but Mason avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
Hell wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mason wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet. #SUB#
Hell looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Hell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Mason is pulling down on Hell's head to control his posture.
Raise Hell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Raise Hell did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Hell throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Hell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Hell moves away and avoids it.
Hell throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Nice body punch from Hell.
Hell looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Hell down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason moves away from the strike by Hell.
Mason connects with a right hand. Hell shakes it off.#CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hell cracks Mason with a nice body shot.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands. #BC#
Hell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Hell shakes him off and moves away.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hell missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hell throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason tries to counter with a clinch but Hell shakes him off and moves away.
Hell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hell throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a body punch but Hell moves out of range.
Hell misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Hell misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Hell will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hell throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Hell's head.#ROC2#
Hell is rocked!
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Oh Hell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hell misses with a left hand
and Hell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason cracks Hell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hell falls backwards against the cage. Mason follows up with more strikes that drop Hell to his knees. Mason keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hell! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Zane Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Reijonen tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Mason catches Reijonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reijonen avoids the body shot from Mason.
Reijonen misses with a looping left.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reijonen's head backwards.
Reijonen checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Reijonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Mason.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason tries a body shot but Reijonen blocks it.
Mason tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Mason misses with some punches.
Reijonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reijonens head.
A body shot lands from Reijonen.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reijonen lands with a left to the head.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Reijonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Reijonen.
Reijonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Mason.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason pushes Reijonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
Reijonen lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Reijonen has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason gets through Reijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason trying to stall but Reijonen improves his position.
Mason gets through Reijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reijonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reijonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a low kick, right behind Reijonen 's knee.
Reijonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reijonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reijonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reijonen misses with a jab to the body
and Mason counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reijonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reijonen.
Reijonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mason lands with a kick to the temple. Reijonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reijonen ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reijonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reijonen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Reijonen swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Reijonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reijonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reijonen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Reijonen swinging wildly here.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Reijonen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason. #CL2#
Reijonen clinches.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reijonen scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reijonen lands an uppercut.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A shot in the inside from Reijonen.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
A head punch on the inside from Reijonen fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards. #T3#
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reijonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Reijonen controls his hands.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reijonen tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Reijonen.
Mason misses with a low kick as Reijonen jumps back.
Reijonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Reijonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Reijonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reijonen scores with a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reijonen darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen lands a right hand.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Reijonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason gets through Reijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason is leaning against Reijonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reijonen. #TD2#
Reijonen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mason regains guard immediately.
Reijonen trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Reijonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
Skreba Reijonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reijonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reijonen stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reijonen misses with a straight left.
Reijonen misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reijonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reijonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reijonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reijonen walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Reijonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Reijonen wants to clinch.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason lands a jab to Reijonen's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

An out of breath Zane Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD489: Ethereal stroke again     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Jone throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jone.
Nice shot lands for Jone.
Jone misses with a straight left.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Jone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jone misses the target.
Jone connects with a looping right hand.
Jone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Jone tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason slips a jab from Jone.
Jone ducks under a wild hook from Mason.#T1#
Jone is looking to score with low kicks.
Jone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target. #CL#
Mason pushes Jone up against the cage in a clinch.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jone scores a nice knee to the body.
Jone tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Jone.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Jone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Jone tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Jone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
A shot in the inside from Mason. #T2#
Jone lands a left hand.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Jone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jone's elbow.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Jone.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jone misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jone.
Jone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason pushes Jone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jone.
Jone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jone lands with a left to the head.
Jone trying to land knees to the body.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jone's efforts to push away.
Mason gets through Jone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jone works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jone's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason tries to work over Jone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Jone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jones head.
Mason tries a body shot but Jone blocks it.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Jone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mason in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mason in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mason pushes Jone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jone missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Jone avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Jone lands a right hand.
Mason has Jone pressed against the cage.
Mason gets through Jone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jone working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Jone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jone.
Jone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jone misses with a straight left.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jone is able to avoid easily.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Jone.
Mason tries to clinch but Jone is having none of it.
Mason lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mason.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Jone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Jone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Jone.
Jone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jone backwards.
Jone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mason lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jone throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason avoids the body shot from Jone.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason tries to clinch but Jone moves out of range.
Jone throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Jone misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Jone misses the target.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jone catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Jone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Jone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Jone. #T3#
A head kick by Jone misses
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Jone checks a leg kick.
Jone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jone in his tracks.
Jone looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Jack Jone seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mason pushes Jone up against the cage in a clinch.
Jone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Jone is breathing heavily.
Jone misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jone prevents a body shot from Mason. #T4#
Mason pushes Jone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jone backwards.
Jone blocks a body shot from Mason.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jone backwards.
Mason gets through Jone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jone prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Jone is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Jone is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason avoiding damage.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason is leaning against Jone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jone seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason cracks Jone with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jone at a distance.
Jone throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Jone connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Jone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Mason darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Jone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Jone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason pushes Jone against the cage. Mason is working some dirty boxing. Mason pushes off with a quick right hook! Jone goes down! Jone tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mason moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
An out of breath Zane Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD484: Abnormal Rhythm     
Date:   Sep 17, 2017
#R1#
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Mason misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick there by Mason.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason takes one to the chin there.
Johnson lands with a cross. #T1#
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Johnson.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mason throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason slips under a jab from Johnson.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3##CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Mason goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a hook #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. #T4#
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Mason.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Johnson tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mason gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Johnson's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Donk. Mason catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
DeShawn Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Mason misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
DeShawn Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Mason throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses the jab.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mason on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mason as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?#CL#
Mason pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mason creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Mason pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Mason unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zane Mason!
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.

 

Event: AD477: Keep Going     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Hell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hell scores with a shoulder strike.
Hell tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Hell back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hell struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Hell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Hell tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Mason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Hell's head.
Hell scores with a hook to the body.
Hell scores with a hook to the body.
Hell prevents a body shot from Mason.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hell. #T1#
Hell lands a nice uppercut.
Hell throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Hell misses with a body punch.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Hell.
Hell scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hell blocking some punches.
Mason is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hell.
Hell takes a shot to the head.
Hell leaning against his opponent.
Mason blocks a body shot from Hell.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason tries to work over Hell's front leg with a kick but Hell checks it.
Hell misses with a looping right.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hell. #T2#
Hell tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Hell does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason tries to clinch there but Hell circles away.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hell.
Mason throws a hook but Hell blocks it.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hell scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason scores with a jab.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Hell throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hell.
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Mason blocks the body kick.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hell.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell scores with a push kick.
Hell misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hell throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hell tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hell throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Hell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Hell swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Hell on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Hell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hell is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hell lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hell.
Mason defending well as Hell loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Mason catches Hell right on the button with a cross.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hell checks it well.
Hell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Hell dodges the punch combination from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raise Hell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hell.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Hell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hell scores with a nice strike.
Hell lands a right hook to the body.
Hell throws out a powerful jab.
Hell scores with a nice strike.
Mason takes a swing at Hell's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hell, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell misses with a right hand
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hell takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hell.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Hell blocks a jab.
Raise Hell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hell checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hell, as that shot connected.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hell tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hell.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Hell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hell wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Hell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hell checks it well.
Hell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hell misses with an uppercut.
Mason slips under a jab from Hell.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
As Hell tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Hell manages to avoid the attempt.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason swings for the body but Hell moves out of range.
Hell tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Hell sees coming a mile off.
Hell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hell, as that shot connected. #CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Hell scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Raise Hell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hell misses with some punches.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands.
Mason misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hell leaning against his opponent.
Hell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hell has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Hell blocking some punches.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason tries to stall but Hell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hell stalling.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hell blocks a body shot from Mason. #T4#
Mason working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Hell.
Mason works on Hell's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Hell working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hell is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hell has his back to the cage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Hell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason pushes Hell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hell presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Mason tries to work over Hell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raise Hell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hell doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Hell misses.
Mason feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hell tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Hell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hell checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mason moves out of range as Hell throws a body kick.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell pushes Mason away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hell feints the counter takedown.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Hell throws a big shot that misses.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Hell moved out of range nicely.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Mason misses with a hook.
Hell throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hell throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hell throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Hell misses with the body kick#CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hell pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hell.
Hell misses with the head strike.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hell blocks an uppercut.
Hell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell blocks a body shot from Mason.
Hell takes a shot to the head.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Hell misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hell gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hell lands a right hand.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason blocking some punches.
Hell trying to control the position but instead, Mason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hell into the cage.
Hell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Hell.
Hell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason prevents a body shot from Hell.
Hell is stalling here.
Mason lands a body shot.
Hell misses with a body punch.
Mason tries a body shot but Hell blocks it.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason prevents a body shot from Hell.
Mason just leaning against Hell, taking a breather.
Mason misses with a knee strike.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands. #T4#
Hell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Hell takes a shot to the head.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Hell stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hell scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Hell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
I think Hell 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raise Hell!

Raise Hell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: AD469: Mason vs Brunswick     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason throws a hook but Brunswick blocks it.
Brunswick cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunswick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason throws a hook but Brunswick blocks it.
Brunswick looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.#CL#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunswick goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brunswick connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mason.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunswick.#CUT#
It looks like Milo Brunswick has been cut.
Brunswick misses with a body kick.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brunswick. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Brunswick.
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick misses with a straight right.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Brunswick circles away.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Brunswick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mason really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Brunswick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brunswick tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Brunswick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mason showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a front kick that sends Mason stumbling back into the cage.
Brunswick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Brunswick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick scores with a nice right hand.
Brunswick swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Mason lunges at Brunswick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunswick's hand.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Brunswick backs away, Mason returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Brunswick as he checks the leg kick.
Brunswick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brunswick lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunswick keeps Mason at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Brunswick throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Mason.
Brunswick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Mason lands with a hook. Brunswick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brunswick connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Brunswick tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunswick moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brunswick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunswick lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick.
Brunswick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Brunswick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Brunswick throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick thuds his shin into the meat of Mason's side.
Mason misses with a hook
and Brunswick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brunswick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunswick scrambles back to his feet.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Brunswick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunswick counters with a body kick.
Milo Brunswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Brunswick saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick lands with a shot to the body.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Milo Brunswick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mason is looking to slow Brunswick down with leg kicks.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunswick backwards.
Brunswick misses with a body punch.
Brunswick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brunswick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Mason blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a left hand.
Mason prevents a body shot from Brunswick.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Brunswick avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mason. #T1#
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brunswick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick controls his hands.
Brunswick tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a body punch.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Brunswick.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunswick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brunswick tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with some punches.
Brunswick tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Brunswick lands an uppercut.
Mason pushes Brunswick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Brunswick misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Mason misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Brunswick avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brunswick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunswick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunswick.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brunswick throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Brunswick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason tries to work over Brunswick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
A short right from Brunswick on the inside.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunswick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Brunswick. #T3#
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Brunswick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason working aggressively here.
Brunswick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason gets through Brunswick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brunswick.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brunswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a body punch. #T4#
Mason blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Mason tries to work over Brunswick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason tries to work over Brunswick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Brunswick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brunswick backwards.
Brunswick gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brunswick pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason blocks a body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brunswick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunswick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Brunswick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brunswick, right into the meat.
Mason scores with the left hand. Brunswick knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunswick misses the shot to the body.
Mason tries to clinch but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason avoids the head kick by Brunswick.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunswick.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brunswick.
Mason throws a jab when Brunswick was well out of range.
Brunswick connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Milo Brunswick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason throws a body punch but Brunswick moves out of range.
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Mason.
Brunswick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brunswick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunswick.#T2#
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason moves out of range as Brunswick strikes.
Brunswick lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Brunswick misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brunswick throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason thumps Brunswick with a low kick.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Brunswick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Brunswick with an uppercut!
Brunswick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Brunswick.
Brunswick swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunswick thinking. #T3#
A big left from Brunswick misses.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brunswick wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Brunswick misses with a looping right.
Brunswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason lands a nice hook to Brunswick's body. Brunswick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brunswick.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunswick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunswick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason lands with a nice body kick.
Brunswick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Mason misses with a head kick.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brunswick is out of range and Mason settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Brunswick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brunswick misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Brunswick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brunswick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Brunswick has a couple of punches blocked by Mason. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Brunswick slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Brunswick moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zane Mason did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Brunswick missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brunswick's corner calls for a 1-2. Brunswick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brunswick misses with a low kick.
Brunswick throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Brunswick misses
and Mason makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brunswick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brunswick misses with a head kick.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brunswick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick lands with a shot to the body.
Brunswick throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Brunswick misses with a body shot.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Brunswick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Mason avoids the body shot from Brunswick. #T1#
Brunswick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brunswick manages to circle out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Good work by Brunswick as he checks the leg kick.
Brunswick scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brunswick misses with a straight left.
Mason throws a low kick but Brunswick avoids it.
Brunswick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason connects with the punch.
Brunswick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mason looks to land a combination but Brunswick avoids it well.
Mason checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brunswick.#T2#
Mason avoids the body shot from Brunswick.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick.
Brunswick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Brunswick seems unphased.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top.
Brunswick throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick scores with a jab to the body.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Brunswick had a free shot at his head there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brunswick, right into the meat.
Brunswick throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brunswick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brunswick - that will leave a mark!
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Brunswick swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brunswick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Brunswick.
Mason misses with a hook.
Brunswick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brunswick needs to keep his hands up - Mason had a free shot at his head there.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick.
Mason scores with a spinning back kick!
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunswick circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mason fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brunswick is out of range.
Mason wants to clinch up but Brunswick keeps it at a distance.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Brunswick pushes him off.
Brunswick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Brunswick circles away.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Brunswick throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
A head kick from Mason lands but Brunswick takes it in his stride.
Brunswick throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Brunswick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Mason finds it's way through Brunswick's defenses.
Brunswick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunswick controls his hands.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milo Brunswick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Mason tries to clinch up but Brunswick circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Brunswick is looking to land body kicks.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Brunswick throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunswick throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick on the side of the head.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason tests Brunswick's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Mason dodges the punch combination from Brunswick.
Mason cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Brunswick's head but Brunswick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brunswick. That did some damage!
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunswick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunswick connects with a solid leg kick.
Brunswick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brunswick takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Brunswick blocks the leg kick.
Brunswick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brunswick misses with a body shot. #T2#
Brunswick tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brunswick misses with a head kick.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brunswick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Brunswick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brunswick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick moves away.
Brunswick swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes a swing at Brunswick's ribcage but misses.
Brunswick throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason cracks Brunswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Brunswick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Brunswick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brunswick just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brunswick's calf.
Brunswick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brunswick throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brunswick cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason tries to clinch up but Brunswick circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick manages to avoid it.
Mason motions for Brunswick to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range. #T4#
Brunswick misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Good standup being displayed there by Brunswick as he connects with a hook.
Brunswick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick there by Brunswick.
Mason is looking to clinch but Brunswick is avoiding it.
Milo Brunswick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brunswick thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason wants to clinch up but Brunswick keeps it at a distance.
Brunswick avoids the body shot from Mason.
Brunswick throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick.#CL#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Milo Brunswick!

Milo Brunswick is the new welterweight champion!
Milo Brunswick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD461: Chewie     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
King throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips a jab from Mason.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.
Mason looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King has Mason pressed against the cage, preventing Mason from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A short right from King on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason just leaning against King, taking a breather.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mason.
King looks winded!
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
King tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
King gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. #T3#
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
King blocks a body shot from Mason.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason blocking some punches.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
King tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Good body shot from Mason.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
King lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
King misses with the head strike.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from King on the inside.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Calvin King's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Calvin King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Mason pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mason wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
King throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King misses with a wild body shot.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Mason misses with a body punch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mason tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocks an uppercut.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
King misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from King.
Mason pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Mason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Mason blocks a body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason lands a left hand.
King pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from King. #T3#
Mason works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
King is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
King lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Mason tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A body shot lands from Mason.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Mason. #ROC#
King is rocked!
A short uppercut from Mason.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops King to his knees! Mason keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Zane Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD455: Combat epidemic     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
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.#CUT2#
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 #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#ROC2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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'.

 

Event: AD447: Tennouheika Banzai     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Saming scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason throws a jab when Saming was well out of range.
Saming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saming takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Saming has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saming throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
and Saming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saming staying out of range there.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Saming closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saming throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Saming tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Saming misses with some punches.
Mason digs a right hand into Saming's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saming's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Saming breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saming. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saming throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saming looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Saming misses.
Mason moves out of range as Saming strikes.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Saming moves out of range easily. #T2#
Saming tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saming throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Saming now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Sud Saming has been cut.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saming tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason misses with a body shot. #T3#
Saming throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saming - the referee stops the clock and Mason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saming. Mason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saming was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Saming ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saming.
Saming doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Mason staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saming has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saming there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saming looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saming moves out of range of the strikes.
Saming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Saming moves away and avoids it.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Saming is rocked!#CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Saming against the cage.
Saming is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sud Saming's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saming lands a lovely overhand right.
Saming seems to have recovered his senses.
Saming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Saming goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Saming against the cage.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason tries a body shot but Saming blocks it.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saming can do to turn this around?
Saming misses with a knee strike.
Saming misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Saming backwards.
Saming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saming lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A short right from Saming. #T1#
Mason misses with the head strike.
Saming working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Saming should have avoided that one. #CL#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saming throws an elbow that misses.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason looking to stall.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Saming lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Saming.
Saming trying to land knees to the body.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Saming. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saming blocking some punches.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Saming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saming stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Saming controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saming.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Saming throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Saming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saming.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Sud Saming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Mason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saming scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Saming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries a body shot but Saming blocks it.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Saming uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Saming.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saming.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saming swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Saming blocking some punches. #T4#
Saming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saming taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Mason looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saming creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saming blocks an uppercut.
Saming scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Saming controls his hands.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Saming.
Saming misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Saming lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sud Saming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sud Saming's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saming looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.#CL#
Mason pushes Saming up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Saming's head.
Saming is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Saming blocking some punches.
Mason tries a body shot but Saming blocks it. #BC2#
Saming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Saming.
As Saming tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Saming manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saming misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saming lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Mason throws out a leg kick but Saming moves out of range and Mason only half commits. #CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Saming's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saming.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason works on Saming's body with a couple of short punches.
Saming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saming backwards.
Saming misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Mason is looking to control Saming's arms but Saming gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Saming fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Saming.
Saming tries a body shot but Mason blocks it. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saming misses with a wild combination.
Saming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason defending well as Saming loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mason.
Saming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Mason.
Saming needs to keep his hands up - Mason had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason feints and then cracks Saming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saming down. #CL#
Mason clinches.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Saming lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason gets through Saming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries a body shot but Saming blocks it.
Saming scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saming.
Saming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saming prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Saming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

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.

 

Event: AD441: Sakura     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Mason avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
A little jabbing left from Mason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason staying out of range there.#TD#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into Mason's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Mason slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.#REVB#
Alvarez 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez controlling the position.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Alvarez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Mason stands up from Alvarez's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Mason lands.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Mason avoids it.
A big left from Mason misses.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Alvarez tenderised Mason's leg. Mason is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Mason blocks a leg kick.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.
Mason tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason blocks the body kick.
Mason is looking to chop away at Alvarez's legs.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Alvarez thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason misses with a hook.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
Mason is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Alvarez pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Alvarez stalling.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Alvarez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mason regains guard.
Alvarez cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Alvarez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #T4#
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 wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.
Mason takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Mason.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mason.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason looks to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Mason steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvarez.
Carlo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Mason fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvarez swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mason throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mason slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mason as Alvarez tries to tie him up. #BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez misses with a left hand
and Mason makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason lands a jab.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Alvarez lands with a slapping head kick.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvarez in the body.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Mason tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvarez walks into a jab.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zane Mason!

A relieved looking Zane Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Havoc Weekend War 6     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Mason tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Mason misses with some punches.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Mason is controlling Gracie's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie is fighting to break Mason's control of his arms but Mason is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.#T3#
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Mason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Mason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Mason works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.#T4#
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Mason avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie throws a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Mason keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.#T1#
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
Mason looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mason takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Jab, jab by Mason - just one landing.
Mason throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Mason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie misses the jab.
Mason digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.#T4##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Mason uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Mateus Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Mateus Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Gracie postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it. #SUB#
Gracie 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 Gracie, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mason throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie slips under a jab from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie looks to throw a body kick
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2##CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Gracie tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Mason gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Mason. #T4#
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Mason. #BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason walks into a jab.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Mason.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Mason.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Mason misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Mason didn't expect that.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Mason is continuing to stall.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T2#
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Mason wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mason is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Mateus Gracie retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mateus Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.

 

Event: Havoc Weekend War 5     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1##CL#
Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
Johnson stalling.
Mason trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mason seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnson can turn it around.
Johnson pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason is working Johnson over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action. #T2#
Mason working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
Johnson looking to stall.
Mason prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Mason improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Mason tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Mason cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Mason misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Johnson throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Mason counters with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Mason scores with a jab to the head.
Mason sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason takes one on the button.
Mason misses with a hook.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CL#
Mason darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Mason pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Mason unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zane Mason!
After winning the bout, Zane Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Havoc Weekend War 3     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marsden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason walks into a jab.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Marsden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Mason pushes Marsden up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Mason misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Mason blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mason thuds his right hand into Marsden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marsden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden throws a body kick that misses.
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason tries to clinch but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason cracks the inside of Marsden's front leg.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Marsden down. #T3#
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mason.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Marsden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsden. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Mason clinches up with Marsden and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Marsden turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marsden manages to end up in side control.
Mason managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marsden.
Marsden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsden scoring with punches and elbows.
Marsden throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Marsden working away.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marsden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mason is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden is trying to ground and pound but Mason uses the momentary lack of control by Marsden to regain half guard.
Mason won't allow Marsden to pass to mount.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marsden to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden throws a leg kick
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Marsden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason stuns Marsden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason works the jab nicely.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##TD2#
Marsden drags the fight down to the ground.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Marsden.
Marsden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Marsden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marsden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason cracks Marsden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marsden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason throws a push kick but Marsden slaps the foot to one side.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Mason thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marsden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Mason feints and then cracks Marsden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden down.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Mason swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.
Marsden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Marsden jumps guard and drags Mason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marsden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Marsden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marsden throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marsden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Marsden throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Mason checks the leg kick.
Mason thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Marsden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marsden lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back. #T1#
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Marsden keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason works Marsden's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Mason.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Marsden.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Marsden's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsden tries to avoid it.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Marsden settles back down. #T2#
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden.
Marsden shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mason will feel that in the morning.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Marsden circles away.
Mason lands with a straight right. Marsden didn't see that one coming.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsden somewhat.#T3#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Marsden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Mason staying out of range there.
Marsden takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Brandon Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
As Marsden tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Marsden manages to avoid the attempt.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Mason wants to clinch up but Marsden keeps it at a distance.
Marsden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Mason clinches up with Marsden and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason gets through Marsden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason. #ROC#
Marsden is rocked!
Mason creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Marsden's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Marsden drops to his knees and Mason pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
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.
Brandon Marsden was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.

 

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1     
Date:   Jan 18, 2017
#R1#
Gracie looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason scores with a hook.#CL2#
Mason pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie. #T1#
A short right from Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Gracie tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason blocks a body shot from Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Gracie gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason misses with some punches. #T2#
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie slips under a jab.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mason wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Mason is holding on to half guard well.
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 Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Mason clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason stalling against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
Gracie landing strikes.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Gracie lands an elbow.
Mason felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie cracks Mason with a big elbow.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Mason dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.#T3#
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mason pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie gets back to full guard. #T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie 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.#SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie keeps Mason at a distance using the push kick.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gracie misses with a kick to the body
and Mason counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Mason to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Mason had a free shot at his head there.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mason lands a jab.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Mason connects with a jab.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Gracie tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Mason.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Mason cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!

Mateus Gracie opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: Death Squad 367:Duffy v Mason     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Duffy with a nice cross.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason with a nice cross.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Duffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Mason is working Duffy over against the ropes.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Duffy is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duffy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Duffy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy prevents a body shot from Mason.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Duffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Duffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Mason lands an uppercut.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Duffy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Mason.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Duffy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy works the jab nicely.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Duffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Duffy pushes him off.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Nice uppercut lands for Duffy. That snapped Mason's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy throws a nice head kick!
Mason throws a series of punches but Duffy avoids them all with ease.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Duffy. #T2#
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duffy's head.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason is looking to clinch but Duffy is avoiding it.
Duffy cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Duffy misses with an uppercut
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Duffy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duffy misses with a body shot.
Duffy misses with the combination.
That kick from Mason tenderised Duffy's leg. Duffy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Duffy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duffy scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Duffy.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mason lands with a right hand.
Duffy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Duffy with a jab.
Duffy moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duffy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up but Duffy circles away and keeps his distance.
Duffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duffy missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duffy swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Mason.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
As Duffy looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Duffy just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Duffy. #T4#
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duffy at a distance.
Mason lands with a cross.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a nice leg kick.
Duffy looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duffy is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duffy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Duffy misses its intended target.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duffy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it.
Duffy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mason is defending well for now.
Duffy lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason scores with a body shot.
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick
and Mason counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duffy's knee momentarily.
Duffy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason slips under a jab from Duffy.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason stalks Duffy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duffy's face. Duffy staggers backwards, shaken.
Mason lands a jab to Duffy's midsection.
Duffy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Duffy defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Duffy misses its intended target.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Duffy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
It seemed like Duffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the ropes.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Duffy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duffy scores with a hook to the body.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duffy misses with a knee strike.
Duffy tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Duffy back against the ropes.
Duffy is working Mason over against the ropes.
Duffy lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Duffy.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy is struggling to control the position.
Duffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duffy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Duffy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Duffy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason is looking to counter the offense by Duffy and move into the clinch.
Duffy misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy throws a head kick that Mason semi-blocks. #T2#
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Duffy.
Duffy takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason throws a low kick but Duffy moves out of range easily.
Mason takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duffy. That's going to slow Mason down.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Duffy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Duffy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duffy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Duffy throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Mason tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason tries to clinch up but Duffy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Duffy moved out of range.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duffy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mason takes a swing at Duffy's ribcage but misses.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Duffy moves away from the strike by Mason.
Duffy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
Duffy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duffy lands a two punch combo.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mason darts in and clinches Duffy up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duffys head.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason works on Duffy's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason presses Duffy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carney Duffy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Duffy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duffy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Mason lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duffy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason thuds his right hand into Duffy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duffy is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duffy has his back to the ropes.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Duffy.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duffy missing with knees to the body.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it. #T1#
Duffy misses with a punch to the body.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Mason pushes Duffy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Duffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Duffy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason cracks Duffy with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Duffy.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason presses Duffy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mason as the two fighters clinch.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duffys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Mason avoiding damage as Duffy throws knees to the body.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duffy is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Mason.
Duffy can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Mason.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Mason digs a right hand into Duffy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duffy's gas tank.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Mason digs a right hand underneath Duffy's ribcage. Duffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mason tries a body shot but Duffy blocks it.
Duffy blocks a body shot from Mason.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duffy up against the ropes.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffy tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duffy can do to turn this around?
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duffy is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the ropes. #T4#
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Duffy's ribcage. Duffy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duffy blocking some punches.
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duffy's elbow.
Mason lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Duffy is rocked!#BC2#
Duffy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
Duffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Duffy throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range. #CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Duffy misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Mason.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
Mason dips a shoulder and cracks Duffy with a mighty uppercut! Duffy falls back against the ropes and Mason unloads with a barrage of strikes! Duffy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mason screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
Our winner, Zane Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MFN 365: MFN Olympics Rd 2     
Date:   Dec 15, 2016
#R1#
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Haack avoids the head kick by Mason.
Haack misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Haack scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason avoids a kick to the body.
Mason takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Mason lands a high kick!
Haack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haack thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mason defending well as Haack loads up on a big left hand.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haack doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##CL#
Mason instigates a clinch.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason looking to stall.
A short right from Mason.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Mason.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Mason.
Mason digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow. #T2#
Haack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason digs a right hand into Haack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haack's gas tank.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?#BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Haack looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Haack misses with a wild combination.
Haack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Haack lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Haack is out of range. #T3#
Haack throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Haack avoids the head kick by Mason.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haack's corner calls for a 1-2. Haack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A good leg kick by Haack.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Haack.
Haack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Haack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Haack!
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haack.
Mason lands a jab.
Haack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haack. That one must have hurt.
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Haack scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haack throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Haack's knee but Haack avoids it well.
Haack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Haack.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Haack throws a head kick that misses
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Haack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack misses with a body shot.
Haack connects with a jab.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haack scores with a jab.
Haack misses with a leg kick.
Haack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason works Haack's body with a nice hook.
Mason lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Haack counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haack sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Haack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haack checks a leg kick.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Mason throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Haack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Haack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haack tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Haack.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Haack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Mason drops Haack with a beautiful combination! Haack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mason is looking for the KO!
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mason is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
A big left from Haack misses.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haack takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason wants to clinch.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Haack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Haack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason is looking to clinch but Haack is avoiding it.
Haack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haack lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.#CL#
Mason clinches.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haack is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haack backwards.
Mason tries to work over Haack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack blocking some punches.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mason tries to clinch up but Haack circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haack, right into the meat.
Haack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Haack off balance momentarily.
Haack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Haack misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
The crowd cheers as Haack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Haack.
Haack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Haack misses with a straight right.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haack. That did some damage!
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Mason looks for the body kick but Haack saw that one coming.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Haack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haack tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head.
Mason blocks a body shot from Haack.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason pushes Haack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haack looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zane Mason has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haack working aggressively here.
Haack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Nice body punch from Haack - that landed with a thud.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack blocking some punches.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Haack.
Mason is looking to control Haack's arms but Haack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Haack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Haack's head.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason gets through Haack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Haack working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Haack gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason pushes Haack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mason tries a body shot but Haack blocks it.
Haack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Haack is trying to break free.
Haack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haack wants to break free but Mason has control. #BC2#
Haack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason scores with a jab.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haack misses with a kick to the body
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Haack swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

After winning the bout, Zane Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MFN 361     
Date:   Nov 16, 2016
#R1#
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rousey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Rousey thows a leg kick but Mason checks it #CL2#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mason as Rousey tries to tie him up.
Rousey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Mason.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rousey is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Rousey.
Rousey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason.
Rousey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rousey misses with a wild body shot.
Rousey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rousey.
Rousey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Rousey throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Mason.
Rousey moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rousey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Rousey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rousey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rousey walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Rousey misses with a double jab.
Rousey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Rousey looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rousey with a body shot.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason moves away from the strike by Rousey.
Donk. Mason catches Rousey right on the button with a cross.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rousey tried to score with a low kick but Mason checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Mason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Rousey throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rousey is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
Rousey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rousey lands a right hand.
A short left from Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Rousey blocking some punches.
Rousey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Rousey lands with a short shot to the head.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
The referee calls for Rousey to work. #TD#
Rousey jumps into guard, dragging Mason to the mat.
Mason preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rousey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason trying to control but Rousey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rousey looking for a sweep. Not yet Rousey, not yet.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Rousey pushes him off.
Ronald Rousey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Rousey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason throws a hook but Rousey blocks it.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rousey throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Rousey throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mason connects with a high kick.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason with a hook.
Rousey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason throws out a counter right but Rousey avoids it with no problem.
Rousey throws a body kick that misses.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rousey.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rousey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rousey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rousey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rousey throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Rousey controls his hands.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Rousey is out of range.
Rousey scores with a leg kick.
Rousey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rousey cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rousey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rousey misses with a looping left.
Rousey throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Rousey only half commits.
Rousey is looking to chop away at Mason's legs.
Rousey lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Rousey cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Rousey throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Mason rushes Rousey and presses him up against the cage.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Rousey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rousey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rousey takes a shot to the head.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rousey's elbow.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Rousey.
Mason blocks a body shot from Rousey.
Rousey lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Rousey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Rousey controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Rousey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rousey misses with a straight right.
Rousey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Rousey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason is looking to clinch but Rousey is avoiding it.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Rousey.
Rousey throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rousey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rousey looks to clinch
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Rousey misses its intended target.
Mason tries a quick counter leg kick but Rousey is wise to it.
Rousey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Rousey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason cracks Rousey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Rousey lands a nice looking body shot.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Mason lands a jab to Rousey's midsection.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rousey fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the body from Rousey misses #CL2#
and Mason counters by clinching up.
Rousey has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason misses with some punches.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rousey.
Rousey tries to clinch up.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mason throws a body punch but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey scores with a nice strike.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
Mason throws a head kick but Rousey moves out of range.
Rousey throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
A shot to the body from Rousey misses
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Rousey moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Rousey's front leg but catches the back leg as Rousey tries to avoid it.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Rousey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rousey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well. #T1#
Rousey throws a big shot that misses.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Rousey throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason checks a leg kick nicely.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason lands an overhand right.
Rousey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rousey misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Rousey.
Rousey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason works on Rousey's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rousey.
Stalling in the clinch from Mason. #T2#
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Rousey.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Rousey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rousey is trying to stall.
Rousey goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rousey shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Rousey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rousey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mason lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rousey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rousey looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Rousey throws a poor cross that misses
and Rousey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Rousey gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason gets through Rousey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mason lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rousey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rousey takes a shot to the head.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Rousey's head.
Rousey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rousey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rousey tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Rousey controls the action.
Rousey just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Rousey has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Rousey throws a head punch that misses.
Rousey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason lands a body shot.
Rousey can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Rousey as the two fighters clinch.
Rousey tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Rousey drops back down to his feet.
Mason pushes Rousey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rousey misses with the head strike.
Rousey struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

During a confident post fight interview, Zane Mason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ronald Rousey stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.

 

Event: MFN 358     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyde takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyde moves away.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses
and Mason counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Hyde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mason lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hyde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Hyde avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Hyde throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hyde.
Hyde working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hyde prevents a body shot from Mason. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason looking to stall.
Hyde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hyde obliges.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hyde lands with a short shot to the head.
Hyde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hyde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hyde lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Hyde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason is trying to break free.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde leaning against his opponent.
Hyde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hyde trying to land knees to the body.
Hyde throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Hyde breaks the clinch.
Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Hyde slips a jab from Mason.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Hyde.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Hyde off balance momentarily.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Hyde saw that one coming.
Hyde throws a counter high kick but Mason was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Mason steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hyde.
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason cracks Hyde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Hyde connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mason digs a good body shot into Hyde's ribs.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyde misses with a straight right.
Mason cracks the inside of Hyde's front leg.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hyde coming out on top.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Hyde moved out of range.
Hyde wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tito Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Hyde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hyde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyde tries to clinch there but Mason circles away. #T4#
Hyde lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hyde lands a body shot.
Mason throws a front kick aimed at Hyde's knee but Hyde avoids it well.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyde connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason moves out of range as Hyde throws a body kick.
Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hyde.
Hyde blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyde.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Hyde closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Hyde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hyde lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Hyde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mason tries to land a front kick but Hyde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Hyde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mason is able to avoid easily.
Hyde catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Hyde looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Hyde seems unphased.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hyde delivers a nice body kick.
Hyde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Hyde's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hyde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Hyde throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Hyde throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Mason misses.
Hyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Hyde moves away and avoids it.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyde manages to avoid it.
Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyde connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason looks for the body kick but Hyde saw that one coming.
Hyde blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Hyde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hyde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason cracks Hyde with a good jab.
Mason finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hyde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hyde avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hyde's head backwards.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Hyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hyde works the jab nicely.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyde cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Mason.
Hyde throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Hyde's side.
Hyde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a hook #CL#
and Hyde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hyde.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyde trying to stall but Mason improves his position.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Hyde trying to land knees to the body.
Tito Hyde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Hyde misses with a body punch.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason is working Hyde over against the cage.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason blocking some punches.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hyde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mason leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mason thumps Hyde with a low kick.
Hyde throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Hyde throws a right hand that misses
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Hyde slips under a jab.
Mason delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mason - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hyde.
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Hyde throws a head kick that Mason semi-blocks. #T1#
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hyde lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason blocks a head kick by Hyde.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason digs a good body shot into Hyde's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Hyde.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyde to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyde throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hyde.
Hyde slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyde misses with a hook.
Tito Hyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hyde takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Hyde moved out of range nicely.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Hyde takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason misses with a low kick as Hyde jumps back.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
The fighters circling - Hyde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyde scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hyde checks a low kick from Mason.
Hyde is looking to counter punch.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hyde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Hyde coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Mason 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Hyde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Hyde sees coming a mile off.
Mason tries to clinch but Hyde is having none of it.
Hyde takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a good, hard body kick but Hyde shrugs it off.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason throws a jab when Hyde was well out of range.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyde with a nice cross.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyde.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Hyde tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Hyde sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Hyde there.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hyde thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Hyde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hyde tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hyde cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Mason misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tito Hyde.
Well Hyde has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Hyde!

Tito Hyde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MFN 352: Burning the Hive     
Date:   Oct 09, 2016
#R1#
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Helgi seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Bjorn Helgi has been cut.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Helgi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Helgi finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
Helgi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat.
Helgi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason misses with a double jab
and Helgi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Helgi cracks Mason with a good jab.
Helgi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason misses with a right hand
and Helgi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Helgi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helgi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Helgi moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Helgi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Helgi controls the action.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
A short left from Mason.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Helgi.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Helgi controls the action. #T2#
Helgi lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Helgi is controlling him.
Helgi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
A short right from Mason.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Helgi's ribcage. Helgi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mason tries to work over Helgi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason presses Helgi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Mason.
A left hand lands to the body for Helgi. #T3#
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Helgi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with some punches.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Mason.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mason. #BC#
Helgi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Helgi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helgi.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Helgi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Helgi sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Mason misses with a left hand
and Helgi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Helgi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helgi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Helgi scores with a jab to the head.
Mason misses with a leg kick.
Mason throws a leg kick that misses.
Helgi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helgi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Helgi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helgi slips a jab from Mason.
Helgi misses with a hook.
Mason scores with a spinning back kick!
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 Bjorn Helgi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Helgi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason lands with a cross.
Helgi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Helgi lands with an overhand left.
Helgi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Helgi lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Helgi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helgi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Helgi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helgi throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason blocks a jab.#T1#
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Helgi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Helgi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mason only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Helgi scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helgi swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason works on Helgi's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Mason slips under a jab from Helgi.
Helgi throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Helgi moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Mason lands with a nice body kick.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helgi.
Mason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helgi throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi lands a body punch.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Mason. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
A body shot lands from Helgi.
Helgi taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Helgi.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helgi is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mason is looking to control Helgi's arms but Helgi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mason has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Helgi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason tries to circle away but Helgi has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Helgi lands a left hand.
Helgi blocking some punches.
Helgi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A right hand to the body from Helgi.
Mason is pushing Helgi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Helgi blocks a body shot from Mason.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Helgi prevents a body shot from Mason.
A short left from Helgi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason working aggressively here.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Helgi avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
letting Helgi counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Helgi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason moves away from the strike by Helgi.
Mason misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Helgi counters with a nice uppercut.
Helgi scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Helgi throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Helgi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mason misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Mason rushes Helgi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Helgi controls the action.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Helgi's ribcage. Helgi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Helgi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helgis head. #T1#
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helgi pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Helgi on the inside.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Helgi breaks the clinch.
Helgi tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Helgi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason moves out of range as Helgi throws a body kick.
Helgi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason misses with a combination
and Helgi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjorn Helgi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Helgi sees coming a mile off.
Helgi blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Helgi's head but Helgi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helgi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Helgi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mason.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Helgi misses with a combination
and Helgi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Helgi connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.#T3#
A jab from Helgi misses.
Helgi ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason stuns Helgi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Helgi thumps Mason with a low kick.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helgi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Helgi seems unphased.
A big right from Helgi misses.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason tries to work over Helgi's front leg with a kick but Helgi checks it. #T4#
Nice shot by Mason.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helgi.
Helgi throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helgi connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason wants to clinch.
Helgi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zane Mason.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

During a confident post fight interview, Zane Mason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II     
Date:   Sep 14, 2016
#R1#
Mason throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason presses Nowacki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nowacki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Nowacki is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowacki lands an elbow that stopped Mason in his tracks for a moment.
Nowacki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Nowacki.
Mason stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason presses Nowacki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowacki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Nowacki controls his hands.
Nowacki looking to stall. #T1#
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nowacki lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nowacki.
Nowacki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
A short right from Nowacki on the inside. #BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nowacki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nowacki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason regains half guard.#T2#
Mason trying to hold on to Nowacki's head to control him but Nowacki postures up.
Nowacki throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Nowacki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nowacki is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason is trying to control but Nowacki passes into side control!
Mason tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nowacki easily slips into full mount!
Mason is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Nowacki looking to ground and pound but Mason is blocking nicely.
Nowacki looking to finish Mason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mason!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nowacki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nowacki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Nowacki looking to finish with strikes here! #T4#
Nowacki throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nowacki sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason blocking the ground and pound.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nowacki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nowacki throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mason because Nowacki loaded up on that one.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nowacki looking to ground and pound but Mason is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Nowacki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nowacki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nowacki is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nowacki throws an elbow that misses.
Mason blocks a body shot from Nowacki.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowacki is looking to land body kicks.
Nowacki sets himself, and Mason steps forward looking for the clinch! Nowacki avoids it this time.
A low kick from Nowacki misses
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Mason.
Nowacki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Mason checks a low kick from Nowacki.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki tries to counter by clinching up but Mason breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Nowacki's head but Nowacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nowacki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nowacki. Nowacki obviously looking to wear him down.
Nowacki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nowacki motions for Mason to come forward. Nowacki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nowacki takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowacki scores with a leg kick.
Nowacki throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nowacki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nowacki scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Nowacki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nowacki tries to avoid it.
Nowacki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nowacki slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Nowacki moved away.
Nice shot by Nowacki.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Nowacki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nowacki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Nowacki.
Nowacki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Nowacki moved out of range.
Zane Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nowacki.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Nowacki throws a head kick that half lands.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Mason misses the body punch
letting Nowacki counter with a right hand.
Nowacki misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Nowacki was not able to check.
Nowacki tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nowacki misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Nowacki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nowacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nowacki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Mason tenderised Nowacki's leg. Nowacki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nowacki lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Mason lands the left hand.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Mason throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Mason throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nowacki. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking to slow Nowacki down with leg kicks.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
Nowacki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Nowacki slips the punch.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowacki slips a straight right by Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Mason throws a low kick but Nowacki moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nowacki rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nowacki tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Nowacki working aggressively here.
Nowacki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nowacki backwards.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nowacki misses with an elbow over the top.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nowacki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Herkules Nowacki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nowacki gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple. #T1##BC#
Nowacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nowacki connects with the punch.
Nowacki throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Nowacki lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Nowacki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Nowacki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nowacki moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nowacki staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Nowacki.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Nowacki checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Nowacki ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nowacki, right into the meat.
Nowacki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mason is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowacki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason blocks a jab.
Nowacki throws the kick towards the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nowacki's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with a double jab
and Nowacki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nowacki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Nowacki with a hook.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nowacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Mason feints a jab promting Nowacki to slip. Mason then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nowacki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nowacki misses with a wild body shot.
Nowacki wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nowacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nowacki is looking to clinch.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nowacki's calf.
Mason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nowacki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nowacki moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Nowacki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Mason.
It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason moves out of range as Nowacki strikes.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Nowacki cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowacki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason fakes the leg kick and cracks Nowacki in the body.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nowacki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nowacki looks to throw a body kick
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nowacki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!

A very excited looking Herkules Nowacki 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.

 

Event: MFN 342: Voodoo     
Date:   Aug 28, 2016
#R1#
Haack throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Haack misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Haack lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Haack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haack tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Mason pushes Haack up against the cage in a clinch.
Haack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Haack lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack misses with a punch on the inside.
Haack misses with a body punch. #T1#
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Haack controls his hands.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haack backwards. #BC2#
Haack breaks from the clinch.
Haack looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Mason forces Haack back against the cage and clinches.
Haack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack scores with a hook to the body.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haack lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Haack. #BC2#
Haack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason. #T2#
Haack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Haack blocks an uppercut.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Haack avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Haack.
Haack misses with a punch to the body.
Haack lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haacks head. #BC2#
Haack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Haack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haack avoids the body shot from Mason.
Haack counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mason clinches up with Haack and pushes him back against the cage.
Mason lands a right hand.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason. #BC2#
Haack manages to break the clinch.
Mason avoids the head kick by Haack.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haack.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Mason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Mason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack avoids the body shot from Mason. #T4#
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haack.
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason lands a jab to Haack's midsection.
Haack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Haack's head back.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haack avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason lunges at Haack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haack's hand. #ROC#
Haack is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Haack - the referee stops the clock and Mason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Haack. Mason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haack lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Haack pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Haack avoids a kick to the body.
Haack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Haack's leg but Haack calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Mason down.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haack throws a leg kick
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack walks into a jab.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Mason down.
Mason works Haack's body with a nice hook.
Haack throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Mason counters with a quick kick to the body but Haack blocks it.
A big left from Mason misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.#T1#
Haack throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haack.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Haack walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Mason misses the jab.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haack slips a jab from Mason.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haack throws a leg kick that misses.
Haack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Mason misses.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haack throws a body kick that misses.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Haack breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason blocks a low kick nicely.
Haack tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason scores with a nice right hand.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haack can do to turn this around?
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Haack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haack cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Haack tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Haack connects with a high kick. #CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Mason.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Haack blocks a body shot from Mason.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haack.
Haack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haack stalling in the clinch but Mason improves position. #BC2#
Haack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haack works Mason's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haack throws a big shot that misses.
Haack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Mason gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Haack.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Haack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haack ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Haack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason backing away here, and Haack unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Haack slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haack.
Mason checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haack counters with a body kick.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands with a cross.
Haack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason. #T1#
A big right from Mason misses.
Haack scores with a nice body kick.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haack scores with a spinning back kick!
Haack defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Haack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason throws a low kick but Haack moves out of range easily.
Haack thinks about the counter body kick.
Mason lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Haack saw that one coming.
Haack lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Haack throws a head kick that misses.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andre Haack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haack wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haack needs to keep his hands up - Mason had a free shot at his head there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haack.
Mason is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
A big left from Haack misses.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason with a jab.#CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Haack against the cage. #T3#
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mason.
Haack misses with the head strike.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haack is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Mason.
Haack seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Haack controls the action.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Haack.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Haack misses with some punches. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haack moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Haack as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nice body punch from Haack.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
Haack keeps the fight on the outside.
Haack is looking for the big counter here.
Haack misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haack on the side of the head.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haack.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mason misses with a kick to the body
and Haack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haack misses with a looping right.
Mason is looking to slow Haack down with leg kicks.
Haack looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haack throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Haack pushes him off.
Haack throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

During a confident post fight interview, Zane Mason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC 273 Compete     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Mason. #T1#
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Taylor.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T2#
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Mason!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor 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.
Taylor has Mason pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Taylor working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Taylor trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
Nice body kick from Mason.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Taylor.#T3#
Mason misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Mason misses with a hook.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mason throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mason's guard.#T4#
Mason pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Mason dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Mason.
Taylor shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Mason fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Mason throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Taylor.#T2#
Mason throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Mason fights it but they end up in guard.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason controlling Taylor's posture. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mason was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

An out of breath Zane Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 269 Shoot The Messenger     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Taylor only half commits. #KD#
Taylor drops Mason with a beautiful combination! Mason stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Mason is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zane Mason has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason checks a low kick from Taylor.
Mason tries a quick counter leg kick but Taylor is wise to it.
Taylor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1#
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to land a body kick
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor moves out of range as Mason throws a body kick.
Taylor thumps Mason with a low kick.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a head kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason blocks a head kick by Taylor. #CL2#
Mason clinches. #T3#
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land. #BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Taylor.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a thumping low kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mason is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
That kick from Mason tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason scores with a head kick.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Mason scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Zane 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.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Mason lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle, before Mason throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Taylor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mason lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Zane Mason!
Our winner, Zane Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: HFC 265 Mass Hysteria     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Snuka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Snuka blocks a head kick by Mason.
Snuka throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason staying out of range there.
Snuka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
Mason throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Snuka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
Snuka throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Snuka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snuka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Snuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Snuka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snuka wants to take a breather but Mason manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Snuka. #T1#
Snuka preventing the sweep.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snuka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Snuka thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Snuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Snuka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Snuka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Snuka lands with a punch from half guard.
Snuka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snuka thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Snuka tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Snuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though. #T3#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Snuka moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that!
Snuka misses with a head shot.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snuka throwing strikes here but Mason is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Snuka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mason holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Snuka tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Snuka lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Snuka looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snuka looking to finish with strikes here!
Snuka wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Snuka landing shots from mount.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Snuka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snuka tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Snuka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snuka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Snuka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Snuka cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Snuka pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Snuka is working for a submission of some sort.
Snuka wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snuka scoring with strikes but Mason is staying in there. #T1#
Snuka looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason holds on to Snuka as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Snuka misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Snuka working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
BOOM! Snuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mason avoids a strike by Snuka and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Snuka's guard! Fantastic escape!
Mason postures up. #T2#
Snuka trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snuka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.#SUB#
Snuka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mason doesn't defend quickly enough and Snuka has managed to lock this one up! Can Mason escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snuka on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Snuka!
Jimmy Snuka very nearly forgot to thank Notorious Clothing Co. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: HFC 261 Fascinating Violence     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Melo cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Melo misses.
Melo tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason looks to throw a body kick
and Melo counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Eddie Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melo's sensitive parts.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melo finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason avoids the body shot from Melo.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Melo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Melo throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Melo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Melo scores with a spinning back kick!
Melo lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Melo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melo tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melo throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Melo only half commits.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melo to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Melo's head back.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.#T2#
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Melo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Melo.
Melo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
Melo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melo thumps Mason with a low kick.
Melo jabs at Mason's body.
A swing and a miss from Melo.
Mason throws a series of punches but Melo moves out of range.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Melo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mason lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Melo.
Melo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Melo blocks it. #T3#
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melo.
Melo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Melo.
A head punch on the inside from Melo fails to land. #BC2#
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo misses with a hook
and Melo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Melo has been cut.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Melo with a nice cross.
Melo misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Melo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Melo swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes one to the chin there.
Melo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Nice shot by Melo.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Melo seems unphased.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melo is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melo, right into the meat.
Melo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melo throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Melo moved away.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Melo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Melo.
Melo throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mason.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Melo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Melo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Melo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melo.
Melo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melo clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Melo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Melo with a nice cross.
Mason works Melo's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Melo throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Melo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Melo lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason tries to land a front kick but Melo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason throws a head kick but Melo moves out of range. #T1#
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melo misses with a hook.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Melo is out of range.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melo is able to avoid easily.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Mason slips under a jab from Melo.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMason.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Melo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Melo.
Melo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo scores with a jab to the head.
Mason throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Mason lands a head kick! #CL#
Mason forces Melo back against the cage and clinches.
Melo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason trying to stall but Melo improves his position.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason avoids the head kick by Melo.
Melo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Melo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Melo counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason thows a body kick. Melo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Melo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Melo was not able to check.
Melo misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.
Melo checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason jabs Melo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Melo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mason clinches.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Melo.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason has Melo pressed against the cage, preventing Melo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Melo. #BC2#
Melo breaks the clinch.
Melo avoids the body shot from Mason.
Melo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Melo misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Melo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Melo loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Melo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Melo slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Melo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
A jab from Mason misses. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Mason checks a low kick from Melo.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason tests Melo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melo in his tracks.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Mason is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Melo lands a head shot.#CL#
Mason instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
Melo misses with a right hand
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mason scores with a body shot.
Mason feints and then cracks Melo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melo down.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Melo pushes him off.
Eddie Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melo checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Melo ducks down to avoid it.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Melo moved out of range nicely.
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melo under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Melo there.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mason is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Melo ducks down to avoid it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melo moves away.
Mason looks for the body kick but Melo saw that one coming.
Mason is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melo checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Melo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

After winning the bout, Zane Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 257 Evil Seeds     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Mason connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper. Those never looked like landing.
Tupper ducks right into an uppercut from Mason. #CL2#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Tupper has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupper cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupper connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Mason slams his shin into Tupper's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tupper.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobby Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mason. That one must have hurt.
Tupper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper has time to react.#T1#
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Tupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
Mason jabs at Tupper's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tupper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tupper throws a leg kick that misses.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupper is out of range and Mason settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.#T2##CL2#
Tupper clinches with his opponent.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuppers head.
Tupper is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Tupper has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Tupper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Tupper.
Tupper tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupper can't break the clinch.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Mason.
Tupper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tupper is trying to break free.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupper backwards.
Mason lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Tupper is rocked!
Mason gets through Tupper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupper is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?#T3#
Mason throws a big uppercut that drops Tupper! More strikes from Mason and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tupper lies dazed against the cage as Mason celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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