PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mason (ranked 3310 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Bayu Prasetya (ranked 317 p4p, 401 weight class). Bayu Prasetya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mason
vs
Prasetya

175 cm
25
135
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
151
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Bloodbath MMA Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bayu Prasetya!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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 wants to stand up but Prasetya has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Prasetya gets back to full guard.

Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to stand but Prasetya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Prasetya 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.
Prasetya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.

Prasetya 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.
Prasetya looks winded!
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Prasetya has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mason gets to his feet. Prasetya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prasetya is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Prasetya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mason stands up from Prasetya's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prasetya trying to control here.
Prasetya gets full guard.

Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prasetya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Prasetya's legs - danger averted.
Mason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Prasetya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Mason stands up from Prasetya's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout.

Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mason manages to break the clinch.

Prasetya tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Prasetya's ribcage. Prasetya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prasetya 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. Prasetya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andre Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mason stands up.
Prasetya dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason uses his free foot to push down on Prasetya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prasetya.
Mason lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mason landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prasetya is working to get back to half guard.

Mason jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Prasetya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Prasetya and Mason has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Mason decides to stand up, so the ref orders Prasetya to his feet.

Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prasetya sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mason 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.

Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Prasetya is controlling the position.

Prasetya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason winds up and cracks Prasetya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mason stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Prasetya to get to his feet.
Andre Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prasetya is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason cracks Prasetya with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasetya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.

Mason stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prasetya tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Prasetya tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Prasetya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Prasetya is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mason manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Prasetya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Prasetya gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Prasetya 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.
Mason stands up over Prasetya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prasetya looking to control.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andre Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prasetya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prasetya.
Mason cracks Prasetya with a big right hand but Prasetya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Prasetya working a defensive guard here.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prasetya, pushing him back against the cage.

Mason breaks the clinch.

Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prasetya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prasetya wants to control but Mason postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Mason dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mason scores with a takedown into Prasetya's guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Prasetya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason wants to stand but Prasetya is controlling his posture from full guard.

Mason stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Prasetya shoots and misses
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mason has Prasetya up against the cage in a clinch.

Mason breaks from the clinch.

Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prasetya to the ground. Mason is now in Prasetya's guard.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prasetya on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.

Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prasetya, up you get!

Mason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prasetya!
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 stands up.

Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prasetya's half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prasetya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason is nestled in close to Prasetya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Prasetya is controlling the position.

Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prasetya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prasetya wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.

Mason decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason wants to stand up but Prasetya is controlling the position.
Prasetya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Prasetya's temple.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasetya can do to turn this around?
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prasetya controls his leg.
Prasetya moves into full guard.

Prasetya 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.

Prasetya 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 tries to stand but Prasetya is controlling from the bottom.

Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Prasetya is retaining full guard.

Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prasetya wants to control but Mason postures up.

Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prasetya wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Bayu Prasetya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prasetya has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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