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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tj Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wash's choice of entrance music: you dont know. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, tj Wash!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wash stuffs the takedown.
Wash leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wash as Mason shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason gets a clinch.
Wash pulls Mason into guard.
Wash is looking to stand up but Mason isn't so interested in that idea.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wash wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash is striking but Mason is not phased and passes to half guard.
Wash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wash wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Wash gets back to full guard.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wash wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
Wash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Wash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Wash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wash pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Wash throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wash 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 drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Wash in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Mason just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
A jab from Wash finds it's way through Mason's defenses.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash closes the distance and clinches.
Wash has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wash looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Wash to work.
Wash has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mason uses from the top position.
Wash is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Wash looks gassed!
Wash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tj Wash dominated that round.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason tries to bum rush Wash with a series of wild strikes but Wash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mason is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wash tries to reverse the position but Mason maintains control.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wash is looking to escape.
Mason moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wash has worked his arm free - good work by Wash!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wash wants to get back to full guard.
Wash trying to control here.
Wash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wash looking for a sweep. Not yet Wash, not yet.
tj Wash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to stand but Wash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wash will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wash has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Wash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wash is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Wash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Wash!
Wash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. tj Wash wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mason shoots in but Wash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason tries to clinch but Wash moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Wash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wash leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason instigates a clinch.
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wash tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wash as he jumps to the side.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wash swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Wash content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tj Wash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wash darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Wash shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacob Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of tj Wash.
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wash's half guard.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wash's head.
Wash is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wash is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wash gets full guard.
Wash looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason advances to half guard.
Jacob Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wash to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wash wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason trying to control but Wash is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Wash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash trying to control the position.
Wash controlling the position.
Mason won't allow Wash to get back to his feet.
Mason wants to control from the top but Wash keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Wash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Wash pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Wash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
Jacob Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
Wash has a takedown stuffed.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacob Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wash.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wash tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wash 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tj Wash!
tj Wash was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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