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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keigan Iraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keigan Iraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Mason!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iraku.
Iraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iraku misses with some punches.
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iraku pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Iraku could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Iraku tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Iraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Mason wants to break free but Iraku has control.
Iraku tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Iraku misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iraku misses with some punches.
Iraku has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iraku.
Iraku misses with a body punch.
Iraku misses with a punch to the body.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Iraku gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Iraku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason wants to clinch but Iraku slips to the side
and Iraku moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iraku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iraku tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Iraku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keigan Iraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Mason.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Iraku.
Iraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iraku tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Iraku back against the cage.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Iraku.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iraku prevents it.
Iraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason looking to stall.
Iraku misses with the head strike.
Iraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iraku misses with the head strike.
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Iraku from controlling successfully.
Iraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Iraku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason is looking for a triangle but Iraku pushes his legs off easily.
Mason looks gassed!
Iraku wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Iraku defends easily.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iraku looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Iraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iraku is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason stops Iraku from standing up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Iraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iraku is trying to keep Mason in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mason wants to clinch but Iraku slips to the side
and Iraku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iraku misses with the head strike.
Iraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iraku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iraku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Iraku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iraku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iraku.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason blocks a body shot from Iraku.
Iraku prevents Mason from breaking the clinch.
Iraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Iraku tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason is looking to break free of the clinch but Iraku has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason wants a takedown.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Iraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iraku tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Iraku back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iraku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iraku misses with a punch to the body.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason gets through Iraku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason tries to clinch
and Iraku moves into the clinch.
Mason looking to stall.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason is trying to force a seperation but Iraku has the dominant position.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Iraku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keigan Iraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Mason.
Mason wants to clinch but Iraku slips to the side
and Iraku counters by clinching up.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason tries to clinch up
and Iraku counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Iraku gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iraku just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Mason.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iraku.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iraku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Iraku counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Iraku blocks it.
Mason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots and misses
and Iraku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Iraku.
Mason prevents a body shot from Iraku.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Iraku.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Iraku looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mason trying to control but Iraku is working from the bottom.
Iraku 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 content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason pushes down on Iraku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Iraku throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mason moves nicely into side control.
Mason has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Iraku is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mason yanks on the arm and Iraku is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio 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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