PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mason (ranked 2052 p4p, 15537 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 290 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mason
vs
Packer

185 cm
28
185
5 - 4 - 0

177 cm
44
190
27 - 22 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Packer, which made it look bad.
Mason tries a low kick but Packer avoids it.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Packer counters with a left to the body.
Mason takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Nice shot by Mason.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Packer.

It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
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 low kick as Packer jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Packer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason wants to slow Packer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Packer to score with a decent uppercut.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Packer misses.
Packer throws a one two combo.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Packer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason digs a good hook to Packer's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands with a cross.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer blocks the body kick.
Mason lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a hook
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Packer lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Packer throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Packer.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Packer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Packer is out of range.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer 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.
Packer swinging wildly here.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Packer.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packer throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer slips a jab from Mason.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Packer avoids the body shot from Mason.
A head kick from Mason lands but Packer takes it in his stride.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.
Packer defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason cracks Packer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason stuns Packer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.

Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Packer 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 being controlled here momentarily.
Packer wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packer is keeping the position for now.
Packer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries for a takedown but Packer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer staying out of range there.
Packer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Packer enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Packer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Packer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Packer has escaped and now he's on top!

Mason throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Packer escapes and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Packer keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to control Packer's posture but Packer avoids it.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Packer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Packer controls the position from side control.
Packer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mason to see if he's OK.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is controlling Packer's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Mason looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mason under the eye.

Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Mason is trying to break free.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Packer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer blocking some punches.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason tries for a takedown but Packer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.

Jason Mason's cut is getting worse.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Packer counters with a big head kick but Mason shrugs it off.
Packer throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a low kick but Packer avoids it.

Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jason Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Packer defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer is trying to control but can't.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
Packer is trying to get back to full guard.
Packer wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason avoids the head kick by Packer.
Mason jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Packer but Packer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jason Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Packer scores with a three punch combo!
Packer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there 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 Jason 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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