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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 2550 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Jason Mason (ranked 326 p4p, 238 weight class). Jason Mason told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28 - 27 - 0 |
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8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Mason!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asmundsen throws out the jab.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Asmundsen throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason gets a takedown into half guard.
Asmundsen tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping him busy.
Asmundsen is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason prevents Asmundsen from improving his position.
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asmundsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asmundsen is trying to control but can't.
Mason moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asmundsen sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asmundsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asmundsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Asmundsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asmundsen wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason stalling away here and it's allowed Asmundsen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asmundsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asmundsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Asmundsen is out of range.
Asmundsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asmundsen but Asmundsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Asmundsen shoots in.
Asmundsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Asmundsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Asmundsen's head.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mason avoided it.
Asmundsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason lands a nice looking body kick.
Mason jabs Asmundsen right on the nose. Asmundsen blinks but takes it well.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asmundsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Jason Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asmundsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asmundsen doesn't seem phased though.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asmundsen slips a straight right by Mason.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Asmundsen takes one on the button.
Mason checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asmundsen cracks Mason with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen slips a straight right by Mason.
Asmundsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asmundsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Asmundsen throws out a powerful jab.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asmundsen tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asmundsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mason trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Mason wants to improve his position but Asmundsen is controlling well.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Asmundsen jumps into side control!
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Asmundsen is working Mason over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Asmundsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mason's knee momentarily.
Asmundsen slips a straight right by Mason.
Asmundsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asmundsen jabs at Mason's body.
Mason throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a head kick that misses
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Mason with a nice calf kick.
Asmundsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asmundsen's knee momentarily.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asmundsen sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason is taking a breather. Asmundsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen is positioning himself well to prevent Mason advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason stalling.
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Asmundsen is defending well.
Mason is looking for a kimura but Asmundsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asmundsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Asmundsen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Asmundsen is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Asmundsen as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen 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.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Asmundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mason pushes down on Asmundsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asmundsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Asmundsen is trying to control but Mason manages to pass to mount!
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asmundsen is looking to escape.
Asmundsen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mason has taken his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mason!
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energy
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