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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GEORGES STPIERRE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GEORGES STPIERRE!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason scores with a takedown into STPIERRE's guard.
STPIERRE throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
STPIERRE looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
STPIERRE keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is fighting to break STPIERRE's control of his arms but STPIERRE is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
STPIERRE keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but STPIERRE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason stops STPIERRE from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
STPIERRE with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for STPIERRE!
Mason looking to finish STPIERRE with some ground and pound. This is bad for STPIERRE!
Mason trying to control but STPIERRE is having none of it.
Mason can't control as he wanted to and STPIERRE manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Mason is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for STPIERRE!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
STPIERRE is wriggling around trying to escape.
STPIERRE is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
STPIERRE controls the position.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason unloads with some shots from mount but STPIERRE bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason punishing his opponent with strikes.
STPIERRE regains half guard.
STPIERRE has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
STPIERRE is looking to improve his position.
Mason wants to stand but STPIERRE has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
STPIERRE is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows STPIERRE to get to his feet.
STPIERRE looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason tries to stall but STPIERRE uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
STPIERRE using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
STPIERRE goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
STPIERRE is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex 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 scores with a punch to the head.
STPIERRE throws a head kick that misses.
STPIERRE lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mason backs up against the cage.
GEORGES STPIERRE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around STPIERRE's waist but STPIERRE gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
STPIERRE jabbing away but nothing is landing.
STPIERRE closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
STPIERRE looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
STPIERRE is breathing heavily.
Mason tries for a takedown but STPIERRE circles away easily
and STPIERRE counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in STPIERRE's guard.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but STPIERRE keeps moving.
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on STPIERRE, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason clinches.
STPIERRE tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position.
STPIERRE has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
STPIERRE tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually STPIERRE drops back down to his feet.
Alex Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GEORGES STPIERRE.
STPIERRE escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
STPIERRE takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so STPIERRE counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mason wriggles free and stands up.
STPIERRE misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a single leg into guard. STPIERRE didn't expect that.
Mason wants to control from the top but STPIERRE keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason postures up.
STPIERRE might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
STPIERRE can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason is keen to just control but STPIERRE is a slippery customer.
STPIERRE wants to get back to his feet.
Mason is thwarting STPIERRE's attempts to control the position.
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.
Mason wants to control but STPIERRE is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason shoots in and drives through. STPIERRE sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
STPIERRE looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mason!
Mason tries to lock up and control but STPIERRE gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but GEORGES STPIERRE will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
STPIERRE fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has STPIERRE pinned against the cage. STPIERRE gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. STPIERRE defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason has gone for a leg lock! STPIERRE slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard.
STPIERRE stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
STPIERRE passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as STPIERRE dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but STPIERRE keeps moving and retains side control.
STPIERRE lands a few punches from side control.
STPIERRE stands up and beckons Mason to his feet.
STPIERRE gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. STPIERRE is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
STPIERRE controlling the position for now.
Mason trying to control from half guard but STPIERRE is working away.
STPIERRE wants to get back to his feet.
STPIERRE wants to control but Mason passes into side.
Mason trying to control the position but STPIERRE is working away.
STPIERRE is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
STPIERRE manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
Mason is keen to just control but STPIERRE is a slippery customer.
STPIERRE is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Mason.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Mason!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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