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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Romanoff connects with the punch.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Romanoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artyom Romanoff 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.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanoff cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romanoff looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Romanoff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romanoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romanoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Romanoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanoff is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Artyom Romanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mason.
Romanoff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romanoff misses with a few strikes there.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romanoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.#ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Mason wants to stay close but Romanoff steps back to make room for something. Mason seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Romanoff and Mason drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Artyom Romanoff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasilevsky swivels and escapes.
Vasilevsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vasilevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasilevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Vasilevsky persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilevsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilevsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Vasilevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Vasilevsky as Mason shoots in.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Vasilevsky persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vasilevsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vasilevsky shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Vasilevsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Vasilevsky moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Vasilevsky doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mason counters with a shoot takedown. Vasilevsky fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Vasilevsky pushes Mason off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vasilevsky moves to clinch but Mason breaks away #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vasilevsky won't be happy with that.
Vasilevsky is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vasilevsky wants to get back to his feet but Mason drags him back down.#T2#
Mason tries to move to mount but Vasilevsky blocks the move with his legs.
Vasilevsky is trying to improve his position.
Mason misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Vasilevsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason wants to take a breather but Vasilevsky manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mason. #T3##SUB#
Vasilevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasilevsky working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Vasilevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasilevsky looking to control.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilevsky.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilevsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilevsky fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vasilevsky wants to stand back up but Mason manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Vasilevsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vasilevsky trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vasilevsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Vasilevsky trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason has Vasilevsky pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilevsky looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasilevsky wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T1#
Mason pulls Vasilevsky in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasilevsky tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
Mason has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Vasilevsky sprawls well.
Vladislav Vasilevsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilevsky.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason works his way into side control.
Vasilevsky gets back to half guard.
Vasilevsky wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
#T3#
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Vasilevsky is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasilevsky defends it well.
Vasilevsky wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vasilevsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Vasilevsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vasilevsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilevsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Vasilevsky dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Vasilevsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Vasilevsky gets to his feet. Mason looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1##TD2#
Vasilevsky tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilevsky moves into full guard.
Vasilevsky trying to control the position.
Vasilevsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Vasilevsky seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Vasilevsky trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vladislav Vasilevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Vasilevsky is stalling in the full guard.
Vasilevsky is looking to stand up but Mason won't let him.
Mason keeping full guard, as Vasilevsky tries to pass.
Vasilevsky wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T3#
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason is trying to control the position but Vasilevsky postures up.
Vasilevsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasilevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vasilevsky trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Mason backs away, Vasilevsky returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasilevsky connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Mason is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasilevsky is defending well.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasilevsky is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladislav Vasilevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vasilevsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Vasilevsky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Bam is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Bam drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason is looking to stand up but Bam won't let him.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Mason gets to his feet - Bam follows without any prompting. #T1#
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bam avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Bam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Bam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bam kicks Mason off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bam's guard.
Bam looking to control.
Bam being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been told by Bam's head coaches at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4##TD2#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Bam's hands, connecting with Bam's forehead.
Mason not doing much here.
Bam tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Bam pushes Mason off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Bam tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bam is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bam avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Mason stands up and beckons Bam to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bam is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Mason staying calm.
Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Mason stands up and beckons Bam to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mason stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Mason stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bam quickly recovers to half guard.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Mason is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Bam is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bam avoid being mounted?
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
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.
Mason is nestled in close to Bam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bam is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Bam circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Bam has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bam breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Bam bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bam gets full guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bam, up you get! #TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bam's guard.#T2#
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Bam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Bam blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SU2#
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason shoots in but Bam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bam tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bam to the ground. Bam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mason.
Bam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##TD2#
Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mason trying to hold on to Bam's head to control him but Bam postures up.
Bam tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mason tries to roll over but Bam keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bam Bam!
After winning the bout, Bam Bam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Bam shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam is looking to clinch.
Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bam to the ground. Mason is now in Bam's guard.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mason gets to his feet. Bam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mason tries for a takedown but Bam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bam is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason is taking a breather. Bam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position. #T2##SU2#
Mason stands up from half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.#TD2#
Mason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bam's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bam manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Bam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mason stalling the fight.
#TD#
Bam successfully pulls guard.
Bam working a defensive guard here.
Bam wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Bam to get back to his feet.
Bam has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bam is looking to get back to is feet but Mason passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Mason will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bam's guard.#ES#
Bam kicks Mason off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bam won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason wants to sweep here but Bam controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Bam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam sprawls well. Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bam throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason trying to control the action but Bam is working from the bottom.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Bam defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bam shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bam to the ground. Mason is now in Bam's guard.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason wants to stand but Bam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bam as he jumps to the side.
Bam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bam off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bam was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Mason stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Mason gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bam is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bam is trying to escape the position but Mason is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mason moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mason!
In his post fight interview, Mike Mason started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Hadizic gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hadizic looking to control.
#SUB#
Hadizic is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Hadizic cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edin Hadizic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aguero is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aguero is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Aguero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason working Aguero over with strikes.
Aguero tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aguero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Aguero is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Aguero is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Aguero has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mason. Oh but Aguero has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mason goes limp - he's gone! Aguero jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leandro Mori Aguero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sanches grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mason takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sanches cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Sanches!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Iricic darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Mason looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Iricic. He has hold of a leg but Iricic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Iricic trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Iricic is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mason throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Iricic's body to avoid the submission. Iricic has instead reached around Mason's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Iricic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lukasz Iricic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Four catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Four lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mason head around and knocks him out cold! Four hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonnhy Four!
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Event:
GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mason shoots in for a double leg but McAdams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McAdams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Mason counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mason.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mason throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McAdams's body to avoid the submission. McAdams has instead reached around Mason's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McAdams arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GFC 5: Darrow vs Tortoise
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pettis did well to prevent Mason getting side control.
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.
Pettis pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Pettis's head.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pettis tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason working over Pettis with some ground and pound. Pettis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pettis is looking to escape.
Pettis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Pettis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pettis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#ES#
Pettis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mason keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
Mason has Pettis pressed against the cage, preventing Pettis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Pettis can't break the clinch.
Pettis tries to break the clinch but Mason is controlling the position. #TD2#
Mason has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pettis regains guard immediately. #ES#
Pettis pushes Mason off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pettis lands with a good body shot.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mason counters with a shoot takedown. Pettis fights it but they end up in guard.
Mason looks winded!
Mason won't allow Pettis to get back to his feet. #ES#
Pettis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pettis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pettis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
#T3#
Pettis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Pettis kicks Mason off and gets to his feet.
Pettis scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Pettis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Pettis.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mason.
Jab by Pettis.#T4#
Pettis looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pettis works Mason's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and bounces Pettis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Pettis wriggles free and stands up.
Pettis lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Pettis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pettis misses with a body kick.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Pettis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pettis cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pettis lands with a nice combination. Mason backs away looking to recover.
Pettis scores with a jab.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pettis's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Pettis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pettis tries to get out of the position.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Pettis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mason takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pettis works the jab nicely.
Mason is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pettis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Pettis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Mason decides to return to a standing position.
Pettis jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pettis stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Pettis has his feet on Mason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Mason moves forwards but Pettis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pettis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Pettis tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Pettis gets caught napping as Mason dives in and scores a takedown. Pettis manages to retain guard.
Pettis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely.
Mason distracts Pettis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely.
Pettis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Pettis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pettis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pettis connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Pettis scores with a hook.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Pettis with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Pettis there.
Pettis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Pettis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Pettis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mason presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pettis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Pettis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pettis is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis has had enough of the clinch but Mason keeps him there for the moment.
Pettis is trying to break free.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pettis's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Mason stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pettis to get to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
Pettis lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mason takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Mason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Mason in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#ES#
Pettis throws Mason to one side and escapes!
Nice uppercut there from Pettis.
Pettis digs a good hook to Mason's body.
#T1#
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Pettis scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one.
Pettis misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Mason counters with a single leg into guard. Pettis didn't expect that. #ES#
Pettis pushes Mason off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Pettis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Pettis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Pettis pushes Mason off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
A lazy body kick from Pettis #TD2#
and Mason counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mason. #ES#
Pettis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Mason gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mike Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pettis pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason prevents Pettis from standing back up.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Mason prevents Pettis from standing back up.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Pettis is trying to stand.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pettis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pettis defending well though.
Mason throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Mason throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.
Pettis pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
Pettis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mike Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Pettis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
An out of breath Anthony Pettis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFC 2: The Hurricane
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Trevor misses with a head kick.
Trevor tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Trevor.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Trevor. #TD2#
Mason drives through with a takedown into Trevor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason postures up in Trevor's guard and throws a big left but Trevor blocks it.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trevor's head.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trevor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Trevor has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Trevor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Trevor has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trevor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trevor is breathing heavily.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Trevor is rocked!
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Trevor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Trevor's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Mason!
Mike Mason spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Valyras stuffs the takedown.
Valyras looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valyras wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side#TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Valyras throws Mason to one side and escapes!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason. #ES2#
Valyras throws Mason to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Valyras's guard.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valyras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason postures up in Valyras's guard and throws a big left but Valyras blocks it.
Mason distracts Valyras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valyras on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Valyras looking for a sweep. Not yet Valyras, not yet.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valyras wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Valyras's brow.
Valyras looking to control.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.#T4#
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Valyras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mason presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Valyras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mason slows down the pace here.
Valyras prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valyras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valyras tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Mason tries to counter with a takedown but Valyras is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Valyras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Valyras's brow.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valyras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason is in close to Valyras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valyras is breathing heavily.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valyras can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Valyras is rocked!
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Valyras is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mike Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valyras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Valyras.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Valyras's brow.
Valyras is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Valyras seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Valyras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason cracks Valyras with a solid left hand.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Valyras trying to control the position.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason stands up over Valyras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valyras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valyras unleashes a big counter combination but Mason bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valyras is looking to land body kicks.
Valyras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Valyras wants to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch position.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Valyras sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valyras misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Valyras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Valyras's guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Valyras wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Valyras has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valyras's head.
Mason won't allow Valyras to sweep him here. #T1#
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is working Valyras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valyras is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason prevents Valyras from getting back to his feet.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valyras has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valyras wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valyras trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason works over Valyras with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valyras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Mason distracts Valyras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason won't allow Valyras to sweep him here.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valyras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Valyras controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Valyras defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valyras is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mason.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Valyras are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Valyras is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
Valyras trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mason!
Mike Mason decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 1
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakamoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason attempts a counter takedown but Sakamoto avoids it well and moves away.
Sakamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamoto looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.#TD2#
Sakamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakamoto is in Mason's guard.#SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakamoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakamoto lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.#SUB#
Sakamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Mason is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mason manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Mason's guard. #SUB#
Sakamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Sakamoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Sakamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakamoto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakamoto landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mason has an active guard here but Sakamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Sakamoto drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Sakamoto working Mason over with strikes.
Mason wants to improve his position but Sakamoto is controlling well.
Sakamoto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sakamoto lands a heavy elbow.
Sakamoto with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is bucking up trying to escape but Sakamoto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakamoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sakamoto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mason is in a horrible position here. Sakamoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sakamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sakamoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sakamoto prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Sakamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mason can't escape the position.
#T4#
Sakamoto looking to finish Mason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mason!
Sakamoto with shots to the head and body - Mason looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sakamoto controlling his opponent.
Sakamoto punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off.
Sakamoto lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Mason has left one of his arms exposed and Sakamoto doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mason screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiro Sakamoto!
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