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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Mason (ranked 2366 p4p, 325 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 3228 p4p, 418 weight class). Max Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wagner Resende's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Resende!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resende shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
Resende tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Resende takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Resende.
Resende darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Resende into the cage.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Resende manages to avoid it.
Max Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Resende.
Mason misses the jab.
Resende uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Wagner Resende seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resende misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Resende pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Resende swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Resende shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Resende misses with a takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Mason has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mason there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resende misses with a hook to the body
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Resende fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Resende throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Resende shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Max Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resende has a takedown stuffed.
Resende 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.
Resende fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Resende ducks right into an uppercut from Mason.
Mason swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Resende.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resende misses with a body shot.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Resende.
No luck for Resende with that takedown attempt.
Mason takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Mason. Beautiful body shot.
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 jab from Mason finds it's way through Resende's defenses.
Resende with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a crisp one two that drops Resende! Mason thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Resende to his feet! Resende is in big trouble!
Resende is rocked!
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Resende is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Resende looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Resende sprawling to the canvas! Resende rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mason finish him?!
BAM! Mason delivers a spinning backfist that drops Resende like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Max Mason!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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