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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ano Aukanaii (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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198 lbs
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ano Aukanaii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Mason!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason swings for the body but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Aukanaii. Aukanaii gets slowly back to his feet.
Ano Aukanaii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Mason misses.
Aukanaii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aukanaii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mason escapes and throws Aukanaii's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aukanaii is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Aukanaii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Aukanaii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mason. Those never looked like landing.
Aukanaii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Aukanaii wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mason fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aukanaii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aukanaii tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aukanaii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason checks a low kick from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii gets the takedown into side control.
Aukanaii throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mason works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Aukanaii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aukanaii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason kicks off Aukanaii and gets to his feet.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aukanaii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet.
Aukanaii in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aukanaii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aukanaii is trying to ground and pound but Mason uses the momentary lack of control by Aukanaii to regain half guard.
Aukanaii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aukanaii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aukanaii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ano Aukanaii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aukanaii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aukanaii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Aukanaii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Aukanaii counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aukanaii.
A big left from Mason misses.
A low kick from Aukanaii misses
and Mason counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aukanaii smiles and moves away.
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Aukanaii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aukanaii gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aukanaii as Mason tries to tie him up.
Aukanaii wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason keeps control of Aukanaii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason pushes Aukanaii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Aukanaii to the mat.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aukanaii gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Aukanaii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason stalling.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason has Aukanaii pushed against the cage.
Mason cracks Aukanaii with a nice body shot.
Mason pulls Aukanaii into guard.
Aukanaii prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aukanaii manages to get himself to full guard.
Aukanaii has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii wants to hit a switch here but Mason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aukanaii there!
Aukanaii is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aukanaii wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Mason controlling from mount.
Aukanaii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii is trying to escape the mount but Mason keeps good control and instead manages to take Aukanaii's back.
Aukanaii trying to control the hands but Mason won't let him.
Mason slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mason trying to control momentarily.
Aukanaii turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
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.
Aukanaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aukanaii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Aukanaii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Aukanaii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by Mason.
Mason works Aukanaii's body with a nice hook.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aukanaii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aukanaii fails with the takedown.
Aukanaii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mason did well to prevent Aukanaii getting side control.
Mason keeping control of the position.
Mason regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aukanaii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason is looking to stand up but Aukanaii isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aukanaii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aukanaii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Craig Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Aukanaii is just out of range.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Aukanaii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aukanaii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Aukanaii ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason pushes Aukanaii up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason works on Aukanaii's body with a couple of short punches.
Aukanaii is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason is leaning against Aukanaii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Aukanaii to the mat.
Aukanaii stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
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.
Mason has control of Aukanaii's left arm, preventing Aukanaii from doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand but Aukanaii is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aukanaii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aukanaii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aukanaii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aukanaii stops Mason from standing up.
Aukanaii throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Aukanaii postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aukanaii keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Aukanaii lands with a hook. Mason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well.
Aukanaii misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Aukanaii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a two punch combo.
Aukanaii misses the shot to the body.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - Aukanaii circles away.
Aukanaii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aukanaii thinking.
Aukanaii avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a combination. Aukanaii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Aukanaii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aukanaii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mason cracks Aukanaii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason thuds a left hand into Aukanaii's body.
Mason throws a hook but Aukanaii avoids it easily.
Aukanaii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mason.
Mason lands a jab to Aukanaii's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Mason.
Mason rushes Aukanaii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mason is struggling to control the position.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Mason.
Mason gets control of Aukanaii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason has control of Aukanaii's left arm, preventing Aukanaii from doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand and escape but Aukanaii is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aukanaii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aukanaii has time to react.
Aukanaii looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Aukanaii defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aukanaii counters with an inside leg kick.
Aukanaii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Aukanaii gets the takedown into side control.
Mason taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Aukanaii crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aukanaii off and has taken his back!
Mason gets his hands free as Aukanaii looks to control.
Aukanaii turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aukanaii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aukanaii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason has his feet on Aukanaii's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aukanaii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason tries to clinch but Aukanaii moves out of range.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aukanaii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aukanaii throws a leg kick
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Aukanaii tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Aukanaii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aukanaii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Craig Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Aukanaii is out of range.
Mason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aukanaii at a distance.
Mason clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mason dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Aukanaii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason thows a body shot but no joy.
Mason tries to clinch up but Aukanaii circles away and keeps his distance.
Aukanaii lands a jab to the head.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aukanaii counters with a two punch combo.
Aukanaii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aukanaii is in Mason's guard.
Aukanaii throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aukanaii's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Aukanaii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason looks to land a combination but Aukanaii avoids it well.
Mason avoids the body shot from Aukanaii.
Mason walks into a stiff left hand from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason tries to clinch but Aukanaii moves away
and Aukanaii counters with a shoot takedown. Mason fights it but they end up in guard.
Aukanaii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mason get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aukanaii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aukanaii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason is looking to clinch but Aukanaii is avoiding it.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aukanaii was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Aukanaii shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason tries to clinch there but Aukanaii circles away.
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aukanaii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aukanaii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ano Aukanaii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason connects with a body shot that sends Aukanaii's belly button to the back.
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Aukanaii.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mason is trying to keep Aukanaii in close.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ano Aukanaii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aukanaii prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Aukanaii thows a big elbow that misses.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aukanaii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aukanaii is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aukanaii's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aukanaii's guard.
Aukanaii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mason! Craig Mason retains his middleweight title!
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