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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mason might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Final Countdown. Michael Stonedberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason pushes Stonedberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Stonedberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Mason prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Stonedberg lands a shot to the body.
Stonedberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stonedberg can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. Stonedberg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason trying to control but Stonedberg is working from the bottom.
Stonedberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Stonedberg is keeping the position.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg wants to hit a switch here but Mason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stonedberg there!
Mason raining down shots from the mount!
Mason working Stonedberg over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason has hold of Stonedberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stonedberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason wants to control the action but instead Stonedberg gets a body lock and reverses into Mason's guard! Nice work!
Stonedberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Stonedberg from controlling successfully.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing Stonedberg from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonedberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mason has Stonedberg up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Stonedberg.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stonedberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg - that landed with a thud.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mason is trying to drag Stonedberg to the mat but Stonedberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Stonedberg - that landed with a thud.
Mason blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
Mason tries to pull guard but Stonedberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stonedberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Stonedberg is defending well.
Stonedberg pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason is keen to just control but Stonedberg is a slippery customer.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stonedberg to regain full guard.
Mason 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.
Mason won't allow Stonedberg to sweep him here.
Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stonedberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stonedberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Stonedberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Stonedberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stonedberg lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Stonedberg as Mason shoots in.
Stonedberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Stonedberg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Stonedberg against the cage but Stonedberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg thumps Mason with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stonedberg swivels and escapes.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Stonedberg scores with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stonedberg.
Nice body kick from Stonedberg.
Michael Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stonedberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mason is rocked!
Stonedberg moves in close and cracks Mason with a massive right hand! Mason, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Stonedberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Stonedberg!
A very excited looking Michael Stonedberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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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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