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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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181 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Blow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason tries to work over Blow's front leg with a kick but Blow checks it.
Blow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Mason misses.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Blow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.
Blow moves out of range of the strikes.
Blow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Blow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Blow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.
Blow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Blow trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Blow stops Mason from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Blow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blow, into his guard.
Blow is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Blow can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Mason seems content to control.
Mason wants to control but Blow is keeping him busy.
Mason is looking for a kimura but Blow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Blow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Blow is defending well.
Mason content to control rather than advance.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Blow is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Blow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Blow blocks a jab.
Blow ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Blow slips a jab from Mason.
Mason throws a hook but Blow avoids it easily.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Joe Blow has been cut.
Blow blocks a low kick nicely.
Blow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blow somewhat.
Blow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Blow tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Blow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mason throws a hook but Blow avoids it easily.
Blow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blow fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blow.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blow checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Blow pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blow is rocked!
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason throws a hook but Blow blocks it.
Mason misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mason misses.
Blow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Blow slips the punch.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.
Craig Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Craig Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Blow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Blow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Blow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe Blow's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Mason misses.
Blow seems to have got his legs back now.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Blow's head but Blow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blow checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Mason lands a glancing blow to the side of Blow's head.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mason throws a series of punches but Blow avoids them all with ease.
Blow fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blow off to one side.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mason throws a series of punches but Blow moves out of range.
Mason lands a nice hook to Blow's body. Blow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Blow slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blow moves away.
Blow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Blow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blow.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Blow's head and hops out.
Mason cracks Blow with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blow looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mason finish him?
Joe Blow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Mason misses.
Blow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Blow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Craig Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Blow moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Blow shoots in.
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blow slips a straight right by Mason.
Blow defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blow is defended easily by Mason.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blow.
Mason cracks Blow with an open hand slap.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason lands a jab-cross combination.
Mason tries a low kick but Blow avoids it.
Blow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Blow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jeez, Joe Blow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blow has time to react.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blow.
Blow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason misses with a looping left.
Blow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blow on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Blow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Mason!
Craig Mason is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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