PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen V. Putin - Blueberry Hills as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mason
vs
Putin

180 cm
24
174 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

168 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Putin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
Putin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin wants to clinch.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.

Mason clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason blocking some punches.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Putin.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin lands a shot to the body.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Putin gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Putin misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason lands a left hand.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin working aggressively here.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Mason tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin working aggressively here.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason is trying to stall.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a body shot from Putin.

Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mason!
Putin misses with a looping left.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Mason lands but Putin takes it in his stride.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Putin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Putin.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Putin - just one landing.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Putin cracks Mason with a big right hand and Mason goes down!

Mason is rocked!
Putin is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putin manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
Putin controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Putin looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Putin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Putin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mason goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Putin rushes Mason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Putin tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Putin misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putin.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason taking a breather.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
A short right from Mason.
Putin misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Mason breaks the clinch.
Putin lands with a cross.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Putin's front leg but catches the back leg as Putin tries to avoid it.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.

Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Mason blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason is stalling here.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vlad Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Putin thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Putin tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Putin manages to avoid the attempt.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Putin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws a front kick that sends Putin stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vlad Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Putin misses

and Mason counters by clinching up.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Mason manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Putin misses.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Putin.
Putin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason lands a high kick!
Putin lands an overhand right.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason thinks about countering with a body kick.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mason.
Mason scores with a head kick. Putin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Mason ducks straight into an uppercut from Putin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mason manages to regain guard straight away.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putin is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to control the position but Putin postures up.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putin being controlled here momentarily.
Putin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mason pulls Putin in close to his closed guard and prevents Putin from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Putin is looking to clinch.

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.
Mason moves away from the strike by Putin.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Putin misses with a hook.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Putin takes a step back to recover.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Putin breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Putin is able to avoid easily.
Putin scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.