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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Russo (ranked 3228 p4p, 2381 weight class) and Kenny Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 229 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillon Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Mason!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russo cracks Mason with a good jab.
Russo closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russo regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Russo is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Russo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Russo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russo tries to get out of the position.
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Russo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo connects with a crisp jab.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Russo forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.
Mason pushes off an throws an elbow but Russo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Russo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo has Mason pushed against the cage.
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Russo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mason dives in and grabs Russo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Russo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Mason working away.
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo gets a clinch.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Mason has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason is looking to break free of the clinch but Russo has double underhooks.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Russo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Russo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo is working Mason over against the cage.
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Russo is working Mason over against the cage.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Russo cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Russo is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.
Russo darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo is pushing Mason up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Russo digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo taking a breather.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo manages to break the clinch.
Russo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenny Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Dillon Russo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dillon Russo.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russo clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenny Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mason throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A relieved looking Dillon Russo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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