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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentner comes to the cage accompanied by My Dick. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Bentner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Bentner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason clinches up with Bentner and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bentner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bentner can't get the takedown.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentner is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bentner doesn't seem phased though.
Bentner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bentner showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bentner wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner throws an elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bentner's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Bentner wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bentner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentner wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Bentner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.
Bentner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason postures up.
Bentner 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.
Mason stays in close to Bentner's body and controls the position.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bentner controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Bentner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bentner is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bentner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Mason tenderised Bentner's leg. Bentner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bentner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bentner shoots in looking for a takedown but Mason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bentner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Bentner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bentner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bentner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mason.
Bentner tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bentner moves into the clinch successfully.
Bentner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bentner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bentner.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bentner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bentner's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bentner is trying to break free.
Mason is riding his opponent, not letting Bentner buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bentner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bentner trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bentner tries to escape the position.
Mason doesn't have the hooks in and Bentner manages to turn into his guard.
Bentner throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bentner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bentner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bentner is trying to keep Mason in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bentner is adopting a defensive guard.
Bentner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bentner staying out of range there.
Bentner tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bentner has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bentner throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Bentner blocks a head kick by Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bentner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mason connects with a leg kick. Bentner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mason with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Bentner closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Bentner pushes Mason against the cage but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bentner fails to land the takedown.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lunges at Bentner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bentner's hand.
Mason misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bentner. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Bentner with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bentner tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bentner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Mason.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason stalling in the clinch.
Bentner tries to score a body lock takedown but Mason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bentner is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bentner blocks a body shot from Mason.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bentner backwards.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Bentner backwards.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Bentner has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bentner has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Bentner's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Bentner controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mason.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Bentner.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Bentner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason gets through Bentner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mason is struggling to control the position.
Nick Bentner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentner working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Mason lands a shoulder strike.
Bentner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bentner backwards.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Bentner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mason pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bentner back to the cage. Mason follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bentner throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Mason.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!
A victorious Zane Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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