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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mason (ranked 2128 p4p, 3189 weight class) and Elijah Highlander (ranked 220 p4p, 327 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highlander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Highlander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Highlander leaning against his opponent.
Mason leaning against his opponent.
Mason tries to pull guard but Highlander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Highlander trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Highlander is trying to work for a sweep but Mason has mounted him!
Highlander is bucking up trying to escape but Mason cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mason prevents Highlander from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing that Mason has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Highlander wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mason is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Highlander has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Highlander is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mason is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highlander needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Highlander is trying to break free.
Mason is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Highlander has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mason is hanging on to Highlander's back as he tries to escape.
Highlander trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mason throwing sloppy strikes.
Highlander is trying to break free.
Mason connects with a big shot to the side of Highlander's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to stick to Highlander's back but Highlander is turning into Mason. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mason's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Highlander.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Highlander is proving a slippery customer.
Mason 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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Highlander from controlling successfully.
Mason wants to control the position but Highlander says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Highlander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Highlander's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Mason go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is hanging on to Highlander's back as he tries to escape.
We've been informed that Highlander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mason just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Highlander tries to break free.
Mason avoiding Highlander 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Mason go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mason doesn't have the hooks in and Highlander manages to turn into his guard.
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 controls Highlander momentarily but Highlander frees himself.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Highlander from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Highlander counters with a left hand that sends Mason to the canvas!
Mason is rocked!
It looks like Kenny Mason has been cut.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Highlander controls the pace.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Highlander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Highlander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Highlander has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mason defend it? Highlander steps over the head and cranks it - Mason is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Highlander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Highlander!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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