PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Mason has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mason
vs
Gray

192 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

186 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cooper Gray!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray.

Mason pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Gray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gray manages to end up in side control.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Gray controlling the position.
Gray trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Gray tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gray tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mason is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gray connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.

Gray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mason tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.

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.
Mason flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mason looking for submissions off his back.

Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Mason actively working from the bottom here.

Mason looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Gray.
Nathan Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gray scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
Gray stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Mason striking from his own guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray landing with the ground and pound.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Gray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gray clinches up against the cage.

Gray gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.
Gray prevents Mason from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason gets back to full guard.

Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.

Gray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gray wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cooper Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mason stands up and waves to Gray to follow him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray throws a lazy head kick
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason checks a leg kick.

Gray closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard.

Gray is trying to keep Mason in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray looking to control but Mason passes into half guard.

Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Gray defends the submission attempt.
Mason stalling.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mason decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Mason.

Gray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard.

Gray is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.

Mason gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cooper Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cooper Gray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Gray.

Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Gray. Those never looked like landing.

Gray feints and as Mason raises his hands in defense, Gray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mason's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Gray stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants to stand but Mason has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mason wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Gray wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gray is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.

Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gray is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mason is working an open guard so Gray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Mason tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Nathan Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gray unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mason gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gray tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Gray looking to pass the guard.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gray is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.

Gray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Gray is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gray's back!
Mason trying to control momentarily.

Mason is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gray is defending well though. Mason let's go of the attempt for now.
Gray tries to escape the position.
Nathan Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper Gray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gray defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mason's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Gray!