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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 39 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yoshida pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Mason
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (0) Mason
Yoshida gets to mount! Mason was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (7) vs (0) Mason#T2#
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Mason stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshida controlling from the full mount.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshida (7) vs (4) Mason
Yoshida wants to control but Mason postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Mason control the position. #T4#
Yoshida sneaks back into half guard.
Yoshida is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Mason trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshida (11) vs (4) Mason
Mason prevents Yoshida from improving position. #SUB#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason is trying to control Yoshida's posture but Yoshida avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Yoshida advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (13) vs (4) Mason
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Yoshida wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Yoshida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mason tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida controlling his opponent. #T10#
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (16) vs (4) Mason#SUB#
Yoshida looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yoshida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshida content just to control the position here. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason is squirming around, avoiding Yoshida's attempts to control the action.
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Mason prevents Yoshida from taking his back.
Mason has given up his back. Will we see Yoshida going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (19) vs (4) Mason
Mason is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Yoshida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T14##SUB#
Mason won't enjoy being in this position. Yoshida looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mason is tapping - it's over boys! Yoshida picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 294 Hall vs Bar
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 38 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Drelas.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drelas preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drelas content to stall in guard here.
Drelas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Drelas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (3) vs (0) Mason
Drelas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mason! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (5) vs (0) Mason
Drelas controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason holds on for dear life.
Drelas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1##SUB#
Drelas working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Drelas wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drelas has hold of Mason's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mason manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Drelas's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (5) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.#T2#
Drelas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drelas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drelas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Drelas has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drelas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (7) vs (2) Mason
Drelas forces his way into half guard.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drelas is working away from the top position though.
Drelas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Drelas postures up.
Drelas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drelas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (2) Mason#SUB#
Drelas goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (10) vs (4) Mason#T5#
Drelas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drelas is adopting a defensive guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Drelas is retaining full guard.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (10) vs (7) Mason
Drelas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drelas is controlling Mason's trapped leg to prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T6#
Mason is thwarting Drelas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason trying to control the action but Drelas is working from the bottom.
Drelas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Drelas manages to get to full guard.
#T7#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drelas keeps moving.
Drelas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (12) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to half guard.
Drelas trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Drelas trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Drelas seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (15) vs (7) Mason
Drelas advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (17) vs (7) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the mount but Drelas keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (20) vs (7) Mason
Mason trying to control the hands but Drelas won't let him. #T9##SUB#
Mason is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Drelas has locked on a rear naked choke here! Mason is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thervam Drelas!
A victorious Thervam Drelas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 37 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald Jr with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald Jr circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald Jr sprawls well. McDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
McDonald Jr is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonald Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T2#
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like McDonald Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald Jr is continuing to stall.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald Jr slows the pace down. #T4#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of McDonald Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald Jr controlling the position. #T5#
McDonald Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
Mason is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald Jr wants to take Mason's back here but Mason is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent. #T6#
Mason is trying to escape the mount but McDonald Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has got one arm under Mason's chin. This could be trouble... Mason trying to control the other hand but McDonald Jr gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mason has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 284 Macker vs Sova
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 36 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gordon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gordon is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Gordon prevents Mason from improving his position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gordon 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.
Gordon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mason is letting Gordon control him for a moment.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Gordon is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
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.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Gordon working away.#T8#
Gordon controls the position.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon staying calm.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#T9#
More stalling from Gordon.#T10#
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Gordon controls the position from side control.#T12#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon controls the position.
Mason is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controls the position. #T13##T14#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Marc Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vazquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Vazquez
Vazquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Vazquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vazquez 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Vazquez
Vazquez wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T2#
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Vazquez dominates the positioning.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Vazquez dominates the positioning.
Vazquez wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason being controlled for a moment.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Vazquez is controlling the position.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
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.
Vazquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Vazquez trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Vazquez stalls from top position.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason is being controlled here. #T5#
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason is not content to let Vazquez control the position. #SUB2#
Vazquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vazquez's guard! Nice work there by Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Vazquez
Mason wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Vazquez is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T7#
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Vazquez
Vazquez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vazquez is aware though and is defending well.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vazquez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Vazquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vazquez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vazquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Vazquez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Vazquez#T10#
Vazquez is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason manages to get back to half guard.
Vazquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vazquez wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Vazquez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Vazquez#T11#
Mason manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Vazquez.
Mason wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy.
Vazquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vazquez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (16) Vazquez#T12#
Mason tries to reverse the position but Vazquez maintains control.
Vazquez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Vazquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Vazquez content just to control the position here. #T13#
Vazquez wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Vazquez controlling the pace for now.
Vazquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Vazquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Vazquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Vazquez.#T14#
Let's hope that Vazquez 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.#SUB2#
Vazquez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well.
Vazquez content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vazquez wins on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 265 Thumb vs Cap
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 34 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Caceres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mason on his heels. He'll look to pass Mason's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Caceres
Caceres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caceres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caceres keeps trying to improve his position.
Caceres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now. #T1#
Mason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Caceres#SUB2#
Caceres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Caceres
Caceres moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Caceres#T2#
Mason is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Mason defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caceres moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mason has worked his arm free - good work by Mason!
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mason tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mason has recovered full guard.
Mason 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.
Caceres looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Caceres is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mason trying to control here.
Caceres works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (13) Caceres
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Caceres working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Mason tries to control Caceres's body but Caceres pushes him off. Mason squirms to his side and now Caceres has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (16) Caceres#SUB2#
Caceres is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
Mason tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Caceres is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mason taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Caceres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Caceres! |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 33 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Yoshida drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
#TD2#
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yoshida uses from the top position.
Yoshida seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Yoshida in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mason tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yoshida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 33 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (0) vs (4) Mason
Simmons trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.
Mason trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Simmons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Simmons is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mason trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Mason is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (0) vs (7) Mason#SUB2#
Mason goes for an armbar but Simmons turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simmons. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (2) vs (7) Mason
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Simmons seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Simmons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simmons has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons is taking a breather. Mason 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.#T3##SUB#
Simmons seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg. #SUB#
Simmons looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mason keeping hold of Simmons's head, controlling as best he can. #T5##SUB#
Simmons is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Simmons is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simmons seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simmons (2) vs (11) Mason
Simmons being controlled for a moment.
Simmons is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T6#
Mason trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is looking to reverse the position.
Mason tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simmons's legs.
Simmons being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Simmons tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Simmons is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simmons, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
You can see the frustration on Simmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Simmons actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Simmons looking to control.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Simmons is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (11) Mason#SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Simmons pushes his legs off easily.
Simmons advances to half guard. #T11#
Simmons is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mason reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simmons (4) vs (13) Mason#T12##SUB#
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Simmons (4) vs (16) Mason#SUB2#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simmons is looking for a sweep.#T13##SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simmons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simmons is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T14#
Simmons tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mason presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simmons (4) vs (18) Mason
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mason trying to control but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Bea Mason thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 239 Kersikov vs Philbert
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Magnus Herlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herlin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Herlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Herlin (0) vs (2) Mason
Herlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Herlin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason stays in close to Herlin's body and controls the position.
Herlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herlin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Herlin is trying to keep Mason in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason trying to control but Herlin is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Herlin.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Herlin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mason frees his head nicely. Oh but Herlin has switched to an armbar! Mason is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Magnus Herlin! |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Gordon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Gordon is proving a slippery customer.
Gordon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
Gordon won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gordon is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason 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.#T2#
Gordon 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.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gordon is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Gordon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon postures up.
#T3#
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Gordon 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason trying to control the position here.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon advances to half guard.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gordon is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.
Mason wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Mason wants to sweep but Gordon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Gordon
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.#T7#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Mason struggling a bit here.#T9#
Gordon controlling the position.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Mason controls the position for a moment.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gordon controls the position. #T11#
Gordon working away.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
Mason tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
More stalling from Gordon.#T14#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Ryan Gordon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 30 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halleck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halleck lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Halleck
Halleck preventing the sweep.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halleck uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Halleck
Halleck wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Halleck advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Halleck
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halleck on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mason is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Halleck
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halleck trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Mason is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halleck gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halleck.
Mason trying to control the action but Halleck just sinks the hooks in.
Will Halleck go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mason trying to control the hands but Halleck breaks the grip.
Mason is really stuck here.
#T2#
Halleck doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Halleck
Halleck trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Halleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Halleck looking to control.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halleck is keeping the position for now.
Halleck looking to control.
#SUB2#
Halleck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Halleck is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Halleck gets full guard.#SUB2#
Halleck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mason should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halleck has tightened it up now! Mason should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gurney Halleck! |
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Event:
SSG 207 Johnson vs Macker
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 29 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Viera pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viera is defending well.
Viera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Viera lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Viera
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Mason is sitting in close to Viera's body. Viera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Viera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Milton Viera! |
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Event:
SSG 204 Johnson vs Elvul
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 28 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Navarro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (0) Mason#SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Navarro 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.
Navarro is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro trying to control the pace.
Navarro prevents Mason from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (5) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Navarro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Navarro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T3#
Navarro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (8) vs (0) Mason
Navarro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Navarro is working for a guillotine from mount but Mason frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Navarro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason is now in Navarro's guard. A big mistake from Navarro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (8) vs (2) Mason
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason advances to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Navarro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8##SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Navarro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) Mason
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Navarro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9##SUB2#
Navarro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro postures up.
#T10#
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #SUB#
Navarro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navarro has Mason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (10) vs (4) Mason
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mason trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #T11#
Navarro is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason is keen to just control but Navarro is a slippery customer.
Navarro is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro trying to control here.
#T12##SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Mason is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mason trying to control the action but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Edu Navarro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 193 Ibrahim vs Gaul
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 27 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason has Frederick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frederick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frederick regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason postures up.
Frederick wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frederick 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 trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Frederick.
Frederick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick manages to get to full guard.
Frederick trying to control the position.
#T3#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Frederick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Frederick in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Mason
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Frederick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Frederick postures up.
Frederick trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mason working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (5) vs (2) Mason
Frederick advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (7) vs (2) Mason
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason prevents Frederick from taking his back.#T6#
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Mason manages to control the position for a moment.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frederick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Mason wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frederick moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (10) vs (2) Mason
Frederick tries to get the hooks in deep but Mason pushed the leg off.
Frederick is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Mason turns into Frederick and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (10) vs (4) Mason
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Frederick is retaining full guard.
Frederick controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Frederick has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is still trying to improve position.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frederick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Frederick is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
Frederick is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Mason won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (12) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason working for a triangle but Frederick defends it easily.
Frederick tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T12#
Frederick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frederick works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (15) vs (4) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Frederick moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (18) vs (4) Mason
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Frederick is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 18 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sauv Ignon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 26 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ignon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ignon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mason regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (0) Mason
Ignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason 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.
Ignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignon 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.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Ignon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ignon has gone for a leg lock! Mason slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ignon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (2) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignon (4) vs (2) Mason#SUB2#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignon pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Ignon trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mason defends it well. #SUB#
Ignon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Ignon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Ignon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Ignon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignon trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason is looking to control Ignon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Ignon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ignon is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignon controlling the action here.
Mason wants to improve his position but Ignon is controlling well.
Ignon wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Mason tries to roll over but Ignon keeps him under control.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignon (7) vs (2) Mason
Ignon wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason has given up his back. Will we see Ignon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ignon (10) vs (2) Mason
Mason wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mason fending off the submission attempt from Ignon. #SUB#
Ignon has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mason is in real trouble here. Ignon gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mason is tapping out! Ignon wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sauv Ignon!
A victorious Sauv Ignon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 176 Chai vs Gerbandi
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 26 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moly tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Moly
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Moly defending well.
Moly trying to get back to full guard but Mason takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Moly
Mason wants to control the action but instead Moly gets a body lock and reverses into Mason's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (5) vs (2) Moly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Moly is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moly sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moly defends it easily.#T3#
Moly is stalling in the full guard.
Moly postures up.
#SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Moly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (5) Moly#T5#
Moly taking a breather here.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Moly content to control rather than advance.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Mason keeping full guard, as Moly tries to pass.
Moly postures up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Moly from controlling successfully.
Moly stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Moly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Moly pushes his legs off easily.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (5) Moly
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Moly has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Moly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8##SUB#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Moly 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.
Moly keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moly reverses the position - he's now on top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (7) Moly
Moly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Mason trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Moly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moly works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moly controls the pace.
Mason is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (9) vs (7) Moly
Moly trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason wants to control from the top but Moly keeps moving. #T11#
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Moly is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Moly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Moly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason trying to control but Moly is working from the bottom.
Moly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Mason advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (7) Moly
Moly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moly is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 170 Manning vs Chai
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Hunt to the mat.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.
It looks like Hunt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hunt stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mason has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T2#
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mason wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Hunt
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Hunt goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mason turns into him and now he's in Hunt's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (3) Hunt
Mason postures up.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T5#
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Hunt#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Mason is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Hunt
Hunt taking a breather here.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hunt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (2) vs (10) Hunt
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hunt moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hunt tries to keep control of the position but Mason is staying busy.
Hunt is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off. #T12#
Mason tries to roll but Hunt sticks to his back.
Hunt biding his time, controlling Mason. #SUB2#
Hunt has managed to slip his arm under Mason's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mason is tapping out! Submission win for Hunt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt! |
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Event:
SSG 164 Barnes vs Chai
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Daijiro Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 25 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kimura (4) vs (0) Mason
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (4) vs (2) Mason
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura 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.#SUB#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura managing to control the position.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kimura is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kimura haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Kimura is trying to keep Mason in close.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Mason postures up.
#SUB#
Kimura working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Kimura has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Kimura looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #T4#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kimura holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (5) Mason
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #T6#
Mason wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kimura wants to control the position but Mason says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#T8#
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (4) vs (8) Mason
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is not content to let Mason control the position.
Kimura struggling a bit here.#T9#
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura regains half guard.
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura controlling the position for now.#T10#
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Kimura is trying is best to control the position here. #T11##SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T12#
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T13#
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura trying to control here.
Kimura tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well. #T14#
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 8 to 4.
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 24 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Yasalmibaal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Yasalmibaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Mason is controlling Yasalmibaal's trapped leg to prevent Yasalmibaal from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Yasalmibaal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB#
Yasalmibaal goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (5) vs (2) Mason
Mason content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yasalmibaal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yasalmibaal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (7) vs (2) Mason
Yasalmibaal stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (2) Mason
Mason tries to buck Yasalmibaal off but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (13) vs (2) Mason
Mason is looking to improve his position but Yasalmibaal isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason is trying to control but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (16) vs (2) Mason#T6##SUB#
Mason reaches up and pulls Yasalmibaal towards him, trying to control the position. Yasalmibaal manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Mason! Mason tries to roll over - now Yasalmibaal is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Mason has to tap out! Great work there by Yasalmibaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 152 Beat The Man 3
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 23 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nutz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Nutz
Mason wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Nutz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nutz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Nutz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Nutz
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Nutz content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Nutz working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Nutz controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Mason tries to improve his position but Nutz has taken his back! Nutz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mason tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nutz pushes Mason away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justa Nutz!
Justa Nutz made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 150 Chai vs Solo
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 22 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mason tries to get set, De Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mason manages to avoid the attempt.
De Rossi leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Rossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Rossi preventing the sweep.
De Rossi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Rossi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi controlling from the top position. #T1#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
De Rossi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
De Rossi stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (3) vs (0) Mason
De Rossi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mason's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mason tries to bench press De Rossi off him but De Rossi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi taking a breather here.
De Rossi continues to stall.#T3#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
De Rossi staying calm.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason keeping his opponent close.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (3) vs (2) Mason#T5##SUB2#
De Rossi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
De Rossi wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB#
De Rossi looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Rossi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Mason trying to move into half guard but instead De Rossi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (5) vs (2) Mason
De Rossi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Rossi defends well.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Rossi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Mason is pulling down on De Rossi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Rossi, at least for the moment.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
De Rossi stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T10#
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.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Rossi working away.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
De Rossi trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as De Rossi stalls from top position.#T12#
De Rossi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
De Rossi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but De Rossi keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Mason trying to remain calm as De Rossi controls from the top position.
Mason wants to control but De Rossi postures up.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Rossi controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 143 Ibrahim vs Soderberg
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 21 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.#TD2#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White 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. #T1#
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White trying to control the position.
White keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Mason content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because White has locked up a guillotine! White's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mason is holding on here and White must be using up a lot of energy. Mason has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! White gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray White!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 21 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Jack Lake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Lake.#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason looking to control.
Lake controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Lake controlling from the top position.
Lake won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason has Lake pulled in close to control his posture.
Lake 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.
Mason wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.#SUB#
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason controlling the position.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason pulls Lake in close to prevent any damage.
Lake is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason wants to sweep here but Lake controlling him for the moment.
Lake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Lake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Lake defends easily.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Lake is stalling in the full guard.
Lake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lake trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T5#
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to control the position.
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T6#
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Lake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason 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.#T8##SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lake defends it easily.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully.
Mason is trying to control the position but Lake postures up.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Lake preventing the sweep.
Lake controlling from the top position.
Lake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Lake slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Lake is taking a breather. Mason 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.#T10##SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason tries to roll over but Lake keeps him under control.
Lake controlling the action here.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake stalling. #T11#
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lake is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Lake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Mason trying to control but Lake postures up.
Lake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Lake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Mason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lake wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Lake prevents Mason from improving his position.
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lake is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mason gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mason takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Gaston Cahute!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cahute closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Cahute
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cahute is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cahute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cahute moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Cahute
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cahute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cahute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cahute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Cahute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mason, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Cahute is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cahute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cahute is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Cahute working away.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cahute is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason tries to bench press Cahute off him but Cahute keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Cahute in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mason is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaston Cahute! |
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Event:
SSG 127 Chai vs Soderberg
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Peyton wants to clinch.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peyton avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peyton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mason clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peyton tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Peyton as Mason shoots in.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Peyton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Peyton 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.#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Peyton trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Peyton trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Peyton should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mason has tightened it up now! Peyton should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bea Mason!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drago to the mat! Drago manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Drago can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Drago seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mason uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (5) Mason
Drago tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason tries to move to mount but Drago blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Mason slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Mason wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Drago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5#
Mason wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Drago has his foot on Mason's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mason works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (8) Mason
Mason is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Drago is not content to let Mason control the position. #T8#
Mason taking a breather here.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago stops Mason from passing to mount.
Drago is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T9##SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Mason has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drago (0) vs (10) Mason
Drago can't escape the position.
Mason looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10##SUB2#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Drago regains half guard.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Mason trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11##SUB2#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Drago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working. #SUB2#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it. #SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason prevents Drago from improving his position.#SUB#
Drago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Mason passes Drago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Mason wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason not doing much here.
#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Drago is defending well. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Drago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB#
Drago looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mason pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drago (0) vs (13) Mason
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mason looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason wins on points by 13 to 0.
After the big win, Bea Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 114 Waterman vs Rhodeo
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gaul tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gaul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mason regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Mason
Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason 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 has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Mason wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gaul passes into half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaul is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaul is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Mason#T3##SUB2#
Mason swings around for an armbar but Gaul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
Gaul controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (6) Mason#T4#
Gaul trying to control the position here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Gaul in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (6) Mason
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Gaul trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Gaul forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Mason is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (6) Mason#SUB#
Gaul has control of Mason's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mason regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T7#
Gaul wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time.
Gaul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Gaul maintains control.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Gaul isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8##SUB#
Gaul is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mason has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul fails to move to back control.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaul wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Gaul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaul tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10##SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Mason trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Mason trying to control here.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Gaul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (12) vs (6) Mason
Gaul wants to take Mason's back here but Mason is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Gaul is having none of it.#SUB#
Gaul goes for an armbar but Mason turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (12) vs (8) Mason
Mason wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T14#
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Gaul seems keen to control Mason's posture.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Mason is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gaul has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mason is looking to defend but Gaul has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mason! Gaul pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mason taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamban Gaul!
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 106 Hlervu vs Shart
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; George Manning!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manning misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mason counters by clinching up. #TD#
Mason wants the takedown. Manning is fighting it off but Mason persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Manning's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Manning
Manning controlling Mason's posture.
Manning looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Manning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Manning
Manning 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.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T1#
Manning trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Manning
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.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning controlling Mason's posture.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manning holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T3#
Manning trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason is pushing down on Manning's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manning is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Manning is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Manning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Manning defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Manning slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Manning is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Manning is keeping the position.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Manning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (7) vs (2) Manning#T7#
Manning tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Manning looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (9) vs (2) Manning
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Manning can't escape the position.
#T8#
Manning sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mason looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mason trying to control the action but Manning is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Manning defending well.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Manning is working away. #T9#
Manning wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mason looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manning manages to get to full guard.
Manning wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Manning pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning looking to control.
#T11#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manning seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manning looking to control.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Manning trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Manning has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason 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 Manning. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (2) Manning#SUB#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Manning, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Manning is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (12) vs (6) Manning#SUB2#
Manning has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Manning looking for the RNC.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Manning is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Manning prevents Mason from improving his position.
Manning is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Mason looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Manning pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (9) Manning
Manning fails to take his opponent's back.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Manning controlling the action here.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking to control Manning's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manning wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to control but Manning is keeping busy.
Mason wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
George Manning spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry my hands are just slippery.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Berry's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Berry
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berry can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Berry trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stalling. #T1##SUB#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Berry defends it.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berry wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berry wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
#T2#
Berry is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Berry defends the submission attempt.
Berry is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Berry wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berry defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Berry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berry moves into full guard.
Berry looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Berry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Berry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Mason content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Berry's guard.
Berry wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berry manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Mason pushing down on Berry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Berry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Berry 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.
Berry keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Berry working a defensive guard here.
Mason trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom. #T6#
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Berry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason won't allow Berry to sweep him here. #T7#
Mason postures up.
Berry 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.#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Berry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Berry manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Berry's guard.
Berry keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Berry wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Mason is pressing down on Berry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berry is holding on for now.
Mason is keen to just control but Berry is a slippery customer.
Mason prevents Berry from improving his position.
Mason stalling. #T9##SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berry wants to get back to full guard.
Berry is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Berry manages to get to full guard.
Berry controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #T10#
Mason trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Berry controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berry wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Berry moves into full guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Berry dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Berry
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berry wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T12#
Berry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry controlling from the top position.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13##SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berry defends it easily.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berry controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Berry passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Berry controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mason gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mason takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 96
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason has Philbert up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Philbert to the mat.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Philbert looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Philbert is aware though and is defending well.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Mason has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Philbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Philbert defends it easily.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Philbert#T2#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (5) Philbert
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Philbert prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Philbert looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away. #T4#
Philbert sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Philbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason prevents Philbert from taking his back.#T5#
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert wants to take his opponent's back but Mason doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6##SUB2#
Philbert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mason is surviving well by controlling Philbert's body position as best he can.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.#T7##SUB2#
Philbert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mason is now in Philbert's guard. A big mistake from Philbert there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Philbert
Philbert keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Philbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Philbert
Philbert wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T8#
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Philbert is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Philbert
Mason can't escape the position.
Mason regains half guard.#T9#
Philbert passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Philbert
Mason tries to hold on but Philbert postures up.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is having none of it. #SUB2#
Philbert looking to secure an arm triangle but Mason defends it well. #T10#
Philbert avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason is looking to improve his position but Philbert isn't that keen on the idea.
Philbert pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away. #T11#
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #T12#
Philbert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mason wants to control but Philbert is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Philbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Philbert is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (16) Philbert#SUB2#
Philbert 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. #T13#
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Philbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #T14#
Philbert moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (19) Philbert
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Philbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 19 to 2.
Van Dyke Philbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 90
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 18 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Snowstrinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (0) Mason#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Snowstrinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snowstrinski is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason gets full guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (2) Mason
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason trying to control but Snowstrinski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Snowstrinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mason uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (2) vs (5) Mason#T2#
Snowstrinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (5) Mason
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Snowstrinski sits in half guard.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Snowstrinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snowstrinski is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mason has recovered full guard. #T3##SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (7) Mason
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Snowstrinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (6) vs (7) Mason
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Snowstrinski has Mason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (6) vs (9) Mason#SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Snowstrinski is keeping the position.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snowstrinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Snowstrinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowstrinski is retaining full guard.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Snowstrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (8) vs (9) Mason
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Snowstrinski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mason has locked up a guillotine! Mason's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Snowstrinski is holding on here and Mason must be using up a lot of energy. Snowstrinski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mason gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bea Mason!
After the big win, Bea Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 84
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 14 losses; Thammy Jagonoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mason clinches up with Jagonoy and pushes him back against the cage.
Jagonoy goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jagonoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Jagonoy
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jagonoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Jagonoy 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Jagonoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position.
#T2#
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jagonoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jagonoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jagonoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (2) vs (4) Jagonoy
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Jagonoy wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jagonoy trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Jagonoy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Mason is looking for a sweep. Jagonoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jagonoy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mason defend it? Jagonoy steps over the head and cranks it - Mason is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jagonoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thammy Jagonoy! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 79
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 16 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Mason is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Barnes 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 has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mason
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Mason
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnes uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (2) Mason
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnes's guard! Nice work there by Mason! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (5) vs (4) Mason
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mason is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mason trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (7) vs (4) Mason
Mason 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 pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Mason is controlling Barnes's posture.#SUB2#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mason looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnes pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (4) Mason#T6#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Barnes controlling from mount.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mason trying to control here.
#T7##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
#T8##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB2#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T10##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Mason wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T13#
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason controlling the position for now.
Mason is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (4) Mason
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Barnes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Mason is in no mood to give up.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A relieved looking Trevor Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 75
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) White
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
White is trying to keep Mason in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
White keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
#SUB2#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) White
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T4#
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Mason is controlling White's posture.
White advances to half guard.
White is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
White is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Mason is trying to control but can't.
White perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
White slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.#T6#
White wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
#T7##SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
White stalling. #SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8##SUB2#
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason trying to control but White postures up.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
White wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
White moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) White
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason stops White from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
White tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
White controlling from mount. #T10#
Mason reaches up to try and control the position but White seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mason rolls and tries to escape and now White has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (8) White
White has good solid back control here.
White keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#SUB2#
White is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
Mason tries to break free.
#T11#
White gets his hands free as Mason looks to control. #SUB2#
White looking for the choke from the back.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason prevents White from getting a body triangle.
Mason turns into White and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (8) White
Mason pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason postures up.
White keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (10) White#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (8) vs (10) White
Well,Mason is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Mason looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason prevents White from getting the reversal.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Mason controlling his opponent.
White gets back to half guard.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White trying to control but Mason postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
White wins on points by 10 to 8.
A less than humble Ray White misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 14 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dong tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Mason ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mason decides to pull guard.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Mason keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dong trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dong has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (3) Dong
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mason prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason is not content to let Dong control the position. #T3#
Mason manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dong moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (6) Dong
Dong wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dong wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Dong wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Dong dominates the positioning.
Mason is trying to control Dong's posture but Dong avoids it.
Dong wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason trying to control but Dong flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (9) Dong#T6#
Mason tries to roll but Dong sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Dong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Dong gets his hands free.
Mason tries to roll but Dong sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mason can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7#
Mason tries to escape the position.
Dong wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the hands but Dong won't let him. #SUB2#
Mason defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T8#
Mason tries to break free.
Mason trying to control but not successfully.
Mason wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dong working for a choke but Mason is defending well. #T9#
A lull in the action here.
Mason biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Dong gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
Mason staying busy and making it hard for Dong to control. #T10#
Mason trying to control the action but Dong just sinks the hooks in.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Mason looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dong.
Dong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dong controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
Dong is trying to stick to Mason's back but Mason is turning into Dong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (9) Dong#T11#
Dong is looking to sweep but instead, Mason has passed into half guard.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
Dong is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Dong is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dong avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12##SUB#
Mason looking for a submission but Dong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dong has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Mason stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (9) Dong
Dong tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason trying to control the position but Dong is working away. #T14#
Mason passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dong! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (7) vs (9) Dong
Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dong working to try and regain half guard.
Mason looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong is looking to get to half guard.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong wins on points by 9 to 7.
An out of breath Wang Dong 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:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Cheese. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Mason goes for a double leg but Cheese avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cheese continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Cheese drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Mason has gone for a leg lock! Cheese slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Cheese
Cheese must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Cheese#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Cheese in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (4) Cheese
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is looking to get back to full guard here but Cheese has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Cheese
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
The referee asks Cheese politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheese prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cheese taking a breather here.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese prevents Mason from improving his position.
Cheese works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (10) Cheese#T3#
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Mason trying to control here.
#T4#
Mason is trying is best to control the position here.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Cheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to control the action here but instead Cheese manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (13) Cheese
Cheese manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mason to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (16) Cheese
Cheese has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mason is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Cheese keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cheese controlling from the back.
Mason trying to control the hands but Cheese won't let him. #T6#
Mason can't escape the position.
Cheese controlling from the back.
Cheese's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cheese keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T7#
Mason trying to control but not successfully.
Cheese keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mason can't escape the position.
#T8#
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason reaches up to try and control the position but Cheese seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mason rolls and tries to escape and now Cheese has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (19) Cheese
Cheese trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason trying to control the hands but Cheese won't let him. #T9#
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason turns into Cheese and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (19) Cheese
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cheese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10##SUB#
Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cheese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cheese has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (21) Cheese
Mason pulls Cheese in close to prevent any damage.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheese is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle here but Cheese uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (24) Cheese
Cheese is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mason regains half guard.#T12#
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Mason is looking to control Cheese's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?#T13#
Mason tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Well,Mason is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Cheese has control of the leg.
Cheese not doing much here.
Mason wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy.
#T14#
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (27) Cheese
Mason can't escape the position.
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 27 to 4.
Charles Eric Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason sets himself, and Shart steps forward looking for the clinch! Mason avoids it this time.
Shart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason goes for a double leg but Shart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shart continues to drive forward.#TD#
Mason has picked Shart up - he's going for a ride! Mason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Shart
Mason is keen to just control but Shart is a slippery customer.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Shart wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is looking to advance position but Shart won't allow it.
Shart is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shart has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Shart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shart 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.
Shart trying to control the position.
Mason trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Mason wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Shart has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shart is keeping the position for now.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Shart#SUB#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Shart wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shart is working away.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Shart trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Shart is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shart is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Shart keeping hold of Mason's head, controlling as best he can. #T6##SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shart keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Shart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Shart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mason is really struggling to control Shart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shart has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Shart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Shart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (5) vs (2) Shart
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (5) Shart
Shart moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (5) vs (7) Shart
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Shart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shart passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (10) Shart#SUB2#
Shart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T11#
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (10) Shart#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Mason is taking a breather. Shart 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 is looking to stall here but Shart recovers full guard.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Shart.#SUB2#
Shart is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Shart is keeping the position.#T13#
Mason trying to control but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason trying to move into half guard but instead Shart has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (12) Shart
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Shart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14#
Shart passes into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Shart is keeping busy.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shart not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart wins on points by 12 to 7.
After the big win, Rumsfeld Shart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 56
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kersikov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Mason
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mason trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has control of an arm but Kersikov manages to advance to Mason's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Mason#T1#
Kersikov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason is really stuck here.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
#T3#
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Mason tries to break free.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Mason's back but Mason is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Mason
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kersikov controlling Mason's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Mason
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB2#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov postures up.
#T6#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (9) vs (6) Mason#T7#
Kersikov wants to control but Mason has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Mason
Mason wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.#T8#
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Mason
Mason is in bad spot here.
Mason just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mason trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov controls the position.
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free. #T10#
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
#T11#
Kersikov is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T12#
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (8) Mason
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (8) Mason#T13#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mason has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (8) Mason
Kersikov trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T14#
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mason tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (22) vs (8) Mason
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Mason's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 22 to 8. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 49
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason 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.#CL#
Barnes has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Mason working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard. #T2#
Mason won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mason is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here.
Mason trying to control here.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Barnes wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (3) vs (0) Mason
Barnes wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mason defends it well. #SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Mason tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T7#
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (6) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mason keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Barnes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnes working away.#T8##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mason, who protects the arm well.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is holding Barnes down, trying to stall.#T9#
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Barnes wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12##SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Barnes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mason struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T14#
Barnes is really struggling to control Mason but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Trevor Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 41
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.#CL2#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rua is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mason can't fight it off and eventually Rua manages to take the fight to the floor. Mason looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Rua
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Rua
A lull in the action here as Rua stalls from top position.#T1#
Rua tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks Rua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rua prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Mason tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) Rua
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Rua maintains control.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason reaches up to try and control the position but Rua seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mason rolls and tries to escape and now Rua has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) Rua#T3#
Mason tries to escape the position.
Rua has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Rua is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position.
Mason wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Mason trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason tries to break free.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason trying to control the position but Rua manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Rua slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
Rua controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
Rua has good solid back control here.
Rua is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rua controlling the positon.
Mason is trying to break free.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Mason tries to break free.
Rua has good solid back control here.
Mason is really stuck here.
#T9#
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
Rua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rua keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Mason needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Rua has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip.
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua breaks the grip. #T11#
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua controlling from the back.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rua has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mason is in bad spot here.
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Rua gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
Rua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason tries to escape the position.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rua is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the hands but Rua won't let him.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Wanderlei Rua 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:
Stepping Stone 36
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Van Dyke Philbert!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Philbert's takedown attempt.
Philbert looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mason has picked Philbert up - he's going for a ride! Mason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Philbert
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert wants to get back to full guard.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) Philbert
Mason controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mason jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Philbert manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Philbert seems a little lost for a moment, as Mason dominates the positioning.#T1#
Philbert is not content to let Mason control the position. #SUB#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Philbert stops Mason from passing to mount.
Philbert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (5) vs (4) Philbert#T2#
Philbert has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Philbert's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Mason is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Philbert gets his way!
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Philbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Philbert not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mason trying to control here.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Philbert prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Philbert pulls his head out easily.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well. #T5#
Mason tries to get to full guard but Philbert has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert prevents Mason from improving his position.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Philbert trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Mason looking for subs off his back but Philbert has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Philbert.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Mason gets full guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
Mason wants to hit a sweep here but Philbert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (7) Philbert
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Philbert has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Philbert takes Mason's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (5) vs (10) Philbert
Mason tries to break free.
Philbert is trying to stick to Mason's back but Mason is turning into Philbert. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Philbert's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (10) Philbert#T10##SUB2#
Philbert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mason stacks Philbert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (10) vs (10) Philbert#SUB#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philbert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Philbert's face as Mason controls the position.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Philbert sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Philbert sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Philbert is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Philbert is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philbert is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Philbert is keeping the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Philbert is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #T13#
Philbert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Philbert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (10) vs (12) Philbert
Philbert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T14#
Philbert won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
Philbert trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to hit a sweep here but Philbert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (10) vs (15) Philbert
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert wins on points by 15 to 10.
A very excited looking Van Dyke Philbert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 32
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Imaeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Imaeda
Imaeda trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imaeda is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imaeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Imaeda wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Imaeda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason won't allow Imaeda to sweep him here. #T2#
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Imaeda keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Imaeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mason has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Imaeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mason is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Imaeda pulls down on the head and he's put Mason to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryoko Imaeda! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 27
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christmas is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Christmas
Mason wants to control but Christmas is keeping him busy.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Christmas is defending the position. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Christmas is defending well.
Mason is keen to just control but Christmas is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Christmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Christmas is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christmas avoid being mounted?
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Christmas gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Mason trying to control but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christmas keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Christmas pulls Mason in to control the position.
Christmas working a defensive guard here.
Christmas is adopting a defensive guard.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Christmas.
Christmas is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Christmas wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Christmas is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Christmas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
Christmas is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Christmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Christmas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christmas tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Christmas is defending it quite comfortably.
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Christmas defending well. #SUB#
Mason is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Christmas is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Christmas wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christmas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Christmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Christmas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Christmas#SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position.
#T8#
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Christmas
Mason prevents Christmas from moving into mount.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Christmas trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Christmas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Christmas wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Mason has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mason has his foot on Christmas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christmas works his way back into a safe position though.
Christmas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christmas content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christmas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christmas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Mason is trying to control the position but Christmas postures up. #T11#
Christmas wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Christmas pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christmas moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (8) Christmas
Mason tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Christmas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T12#
Christmas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Christmas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christmas trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it. #T13#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christmas trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason gets full guard.
Christmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (11) Christmas
Christmas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T14#
Mason tries to bench press Christmas off him but Christmas keeps the position. #SUB2#
Christmas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason prevents Christmas from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christmas wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, LLoyd Christmas 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:
Stepping Stone 23
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Kersikov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mason (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov gets full guard.#T1#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Mason keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T3#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working. #T4#
Kersikov moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (5) Kersikov
Mason regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount. #T5#
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (8) Kersikov
Mason being controlled for a moment.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Kersikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (4) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Mason wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Mason is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov is stalling here. Mason is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mason has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (8) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Kersikov gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#T10#
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Mason is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T11#
Mason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mason prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Mason prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T13#
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (8) vs (12) Kersikov#SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 22
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Mason has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Mason shakes him off and moves away.
Mason tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes 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 Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mason pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mason works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Barnes
Mason looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mason wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes postures up.
Barnes trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mason looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnes passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Mason takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #T4#
Mason wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T5#
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Mason is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (4) vs (9) Barnes#T7#
Barnes wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Barnes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mason (4) vs (12) Barnes
Barnes controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
#T8#
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Barnes looking to break Mason's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mason remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Mason trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Mason showing good submission defense here.
#T9#
Mason just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for the choke from the back position but Mason is controlling his hands well.
Barnes is looking to control Mason but Mason is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mason trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Mason can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10##SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke.
Barnes keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T11#
Barnes avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mason trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mason knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mason for a finish.
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Barnes tightening his grip on Mason, looking for the choke.
Barnes is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnes.
Mason tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mason defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (4) vs (15) Barnes#T14#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes tries to control but Mason wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes 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:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Matariki takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Matariki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Matariki stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Matariki 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. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (3) vs (0) Mason
Mason is trying to escape the position but Matariki is controlling the position. #T1#
Matariki working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Matariki taking a breather here.
Matariki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matariki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it.
Mason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Matariki has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (6) vs (0) Mason#T3#
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matariki avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Matariki wants to take his opponent's back but Mason doesn't allow it.
Matariki controlling from mount. #T5#
Mason is trying to escape the mount but Matariki keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (9) vs (0) Mason
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Mason is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Matariki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Matariki controls the position.#T7#
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matariki is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Mason trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Matariki keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Mason is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Matariki is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
Mason breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (9) vs (2) Mason
Mason won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Matariki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (11) vs (2) Mason
Matariki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matariki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mason isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matariki stacks Mason on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Matariki! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (14) vs (2) Mason
Matariki taking a breather here. #T11#
Matariki advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (16) vs (2) Mason
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Mason wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (19) vs (2) Mason
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Mason trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Mason tries to break free.
#T13#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mason tries to escape the position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matariki controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 15
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Javier Pinales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pinales (0) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Pinales is defending well.
Pinales sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pinales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #SUB#
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Mason wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pinales tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 13
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Cortez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Cortez#SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cortez forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Mason wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cortez trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Cortez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mason (4) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez is trying to work for a sweep but Mason has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (6) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cortez is looking to escape. #SUB#
Mason working for a guillotine from mount but Cortez is in no mood to give up.
Cortez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mason has a good base and remains in mount.
Cortez is still trying to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Mason sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Mason is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cortez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mason prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Cortez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Cortez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cortez is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Cortez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Mason looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cortez is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Mason avoids the attempt from Cortez to control.
Mason trying to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Cortez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason content just to control the position here.
Mason tries to control but Cortez wriggling away. #T6#
Cortez is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Mason with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Cortez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mason.
Mason can't control as he wanted to and Cortez manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez trying to control but Mason postures up.
Cortez is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T7#
Cortez tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Cortez trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Cortez tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Cortez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cortez.#T8#
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cortez pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Cortez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Cortez controlling the position.#T9#
Mason wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Mason is really struggling to control Cortez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cortez trying to control the position here.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.
Mason wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez looking to control.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cortez pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Mason wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (6) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T11#
Mason controls Cortez momentarily but Cortez frees himself.
Cortez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (8) vs (4) Cortez
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (8) vs (6) Cortez#T12#
Cortez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cortez is sitting in close to Mason's body. Mason has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cortez is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cortez is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 9
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall is taking a breather. Mason 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.
Hall is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mason#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5#
Hall mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling from mount. #T6#
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mason#T7#
I would not like to be Mason right now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T8#
Mason tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Mason trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip.
Hall is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hall's arms.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Mason.
Mason trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T11#
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
#T12##SUB#
Hall working for a choke but Mason is defending well.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hall is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mason trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Mason.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 7
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mason is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trevor Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.#TD2#
Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barnes is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Mason
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Mason
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Mason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Mason
Barnes pulls Mason in to control the position.
Barnes wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T4#
Barnes pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (4) Mason#SUB2#
Mason has his feet on Barnes's thighs here. He's pushed Barnes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 6
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Imaeda did well to prevent Mason getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Imaeda#SUB#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imaeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Mason is thwarting Imaeda's attempts to control the position.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imaeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Imaeda is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imaeda avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mason has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Imaeda defend it? Mason steps over the head and cranks it - Imaeda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 4
Date: Jul 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ozymandias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mason did well to prevent Ozymandias getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ozymandias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Ozymandias
Ozymandias pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Mason trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias managing to control the position.
Mason trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Ozymandias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ozymandias manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Ozymandias's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to control but Ozymandias is working from the bottom.
Ozymandias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (4) Ozymandias
Ozymandias advances to half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace. #T3#
Mason moves into full guard.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ozymandias stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Ozymandias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Mason trying to hold on to Ozymandias's head to control him but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Mason is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason tries to roll over but Ozymandias keeps him under control.
Ozymandias wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias trying to control the pace.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ozymandias in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Ozymandias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Ozymandias seems content to control.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Ozymandias passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (7) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Mason tries to hold on but Ozymandias postures up.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Mason prevents Ozymandias from taking his back.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Ozymandias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.
Ozymandias content just to control the position here.
Ozymandias wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (10) Ozymandias
Mason is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ozymandias.
#T9#
Ozymandias controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
Ozymandias controls the action.
Mason is trying to break free.
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mason trying to control the hands but Ozymandias won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Mason trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
#T10#
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Ozymandias keeps control of the position.
Ozymandias controls the position.
Mason tries to break free.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason tries to break free.
Ozymandias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.#T11#
Mason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ozymandias biding his time, controlling Mason.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mason wants to control his opponent's hands but Ozymandias gets his hands free.
Ozymandias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T12#
Ozymandias is continuing to stall.#T13#
More stalling from Ozymandias.
Ozymandias with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ozymandias controls the action.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
#T14#
Ozymandias trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ozymandias.
Mason trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is riding his opponent, not letting Mason buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Cyrus Ozymandias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 132
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hamada pinned against the cage. Hamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamada. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hamada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hamada sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamada throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Hamada cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hamada gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Hamada tries to score with some ground and pound. Mason controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Hamada has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mason checks a low kick from Hamada.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.#TD#
Hamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hamada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mason advances to half guard.
Mason throwing shots but Hamada is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hamada tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamada defends it well.
Mason trying to control from Hamada's half guard. Hamada has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hamada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamada working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3#
Hamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Mason 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.
Hamada wants to get up but he can't break Mason's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamada throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Hamada throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Hamada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason tries to stand but Hamada is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hamada dominated that round.
That's time! Hamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck for Hamada with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada misses with a wild combination.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamada but Hamada pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Hamada 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.
Hamada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada is working hard here to advance position.
Hamada connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamada is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Hamada pushes his legs off easily.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hamada is proving a slippery customer.
Hamada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason wants to sweep here but Hamada controlling him for the moment.
Hamada throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
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.
Hamada is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to control the position.
Hamada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamada wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamada with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamada is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T3#
Hamada wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamada defending well though.
Hamada is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamada is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamada is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Hamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason wants to control but Hamada is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Hamada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!
Hamada trying to control.
Hamada keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hamada looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hamada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hamada lands with an overhand left.
Hamada looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Mason ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamada swivels and escapes.
Ryo Hamada is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamada tries to work over Mason's front leg with a kick but Mason checks it.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Hamada's leg but Hamada calmly moves out of range.
Hamada is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamada's half guard.
Hamada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!#TD2#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamada 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#
Hamada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mason is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hamada to the mat. Hamada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hamada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Hamada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hamada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason keeping full guard, as Hamada tries to pass.
Hamada has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamada lands a couple of elbows.
Mason managing to control the position. #SUB#
Hamada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamada, into his guard. #REVB#
Hamada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB#
Hamada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hamada keeps moving.
Ryo Hamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mason postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hamada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mason, into his guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hamada stops Mason from standing up.
Hamada trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mason passes Hamada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryo Hamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamada preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamada is not content to let Mason control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
Our winner, Ryo Hamada, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Aleksy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Aleksy as Mason shoots in.
Aleksy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aleksy jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.
Aleksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason walks into a jab.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Aleksy misses the target.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Aleksy shows good takedown defense.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason swings for the body but Aleksy moves out of range.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Aleksy misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aleksy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleksy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Aleksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with the combination.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aleksy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksy is looking to counter punch.
Aleksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksy lands with a cross.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Aleksy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Aleksy's shoulder, as Aleksy tries to avoid the shot.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aleksy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aleksy wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Aleksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aleksy wants to land a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksy lands a head shot.
Aleksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aleksy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aleksy throws a front kick aimed at Mason's knee but Mason avoids it well.
Aleksy scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aleksy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Aleksy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aleksy swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Aleksy sets himself, and Mason steps forward looking for the clinch! Aleksy avoids it this time.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aleksy is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Aleksy circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Jab by Mason.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleksy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason looks winded!
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aleksy sprawls well. Aleksy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Aleksy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aleksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aleksy.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aleksy.
Mason takes one to the side of the head.
Aleksy slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Aleksy. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Aleksy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aleksy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Aleksy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mason to the canvas! Mason doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Aleksy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
Our winner, Tytus Aleksy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Lankinen dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Lankinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lankinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Lankinen stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Nova Lankinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.#BC#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Lankinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lankinen backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Lankinen manages to avoid it all.
Lankinen connects with a body shot.
Lankinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lankinen tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lankinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Lankinen lands the left hand.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lankinen misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason postures up in Lankinen's guard and throws a big left but Lankinen blocks it.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Lankinen is retaining full guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lankinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mason wants to stand and escape but Lankinen is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Lankinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mason working a defensive guard but Lankinen manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Lankinen working the ground and pound.
Lankinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lankinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Mason is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Lankinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lankinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lankinen landing shots from mount.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Lankinen maintains control.
Mason tries to hold on but Lankinen pushes him away.
Lankinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Mason is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen working Mason over with strikes here.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Lankinen finish him?
Lankinen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mason bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lankinen and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
A very excited looking Nova Lankinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 102
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason tries to clinch but Rossiter moves away
and Rossiter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossiter misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossiter tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossiter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Rossiter, which made it look bad.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason dives in and grabs Rossiter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rossiter pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossiter as he avoids it easily.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossiter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Rossiter misses with a hook.
Mason steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mason pushes Rossiter up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossiter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mason has Rossiter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rossiter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rossiter after a bit of a struggle.
Rossiter tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossiter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rossiter. #CUT#It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Mason blocks a body shot from Rossiter.
Rossiter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Rossiter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rossiter lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossiter lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossiter lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rossiter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rossiter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossiter presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mason tries to pull guard but Rossiter won't allow it.
Rossiter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason is working for takedown but Rossiter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rossiter struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason tries for a takedown but Rossiter manages to get underhooks.
Rossiter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossiter has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Rossiter looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
A short left from Rossiter.
Rossiter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Rossiter, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Rossiter against the cage but Rossiter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Rossiter counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Rossiter.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossiter tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossiter to the ground. Rossiter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossiter leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Rossiter. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand. #ROC#Mason is rocked!
Rossiter connects with a superb combination that knocks Mason out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rossiter before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Rossiter!
A very excited looking Kai Rossiter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Shashi wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mason clinches.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Shashi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Shashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shashi misses with a head kick.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Shashi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Shashi trying to advance position but Mason counters by regaining guard.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shashi defends well.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Shashi any problems. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shashi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Shashi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason is trying to hold Shashi in close to prevent damage but Shashi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Shashi is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Shashi trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away. #SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason gets back to full guard.
Shashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason controls Shashi momentarily but Shashi frees himself.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Shashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shashi wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shashi. #T3##SUB#
Mason makes his way to full guard, as Shashi worked for a kimura.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Shashi is proving a slippery customer.
Shashi looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Shashi blocks nicely. #SUB#
Shashi working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Shashi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shashi has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Shashi has wrist control.
Shashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shashi controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi 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#
Shashi trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shashi punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Shashi against the ropes.
#BC#
Shashi manages to break the clinch.
Cajetan Shashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Shashi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Shashi looking to stall.
#TD2#
Mason has hold of one of Shashi's legs. Shashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Shashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mason escapes and throws Shashi's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SUB2#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shashi, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Mason crashes against the mat.
Shashi is trying to work for a sweep but Mason has mounted him!
Mason throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shashi because Mason loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Mason working for a submission but Shashi is keeping him at bay.
Mason avoids the attempt from Shashi to control.
Mason sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Mason avoids the attempt from Shashi to control.
Shashi wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Shashi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shashi trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Mason wants to stand up but Shashi has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Ground and pound from Mason.
Shashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Shashi is in trouble now - Mason has advanced to mount!
Shashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shashi is working away.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mason is thwarting Shashi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Mason trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Shashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
#SUB#
Shashi actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is looking to advance position but Shashi won't allow it. #SUB#
Shashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 shoots in but Shashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Shashi tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason jumps guard.
Mason is trying to keep Shashi in close.
#SUB2#
Shashi lying in Mason's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mason decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shashi taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Mason moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
A little feinted left hand from Swanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Mason gets the takedown into side control.
Swanson is not content to let Mason control the position.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mason is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Swanson is trying to escape and Mason transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Swanson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mason! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bea Mason made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Grunge 63: Never Forget
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cutlas has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason blocking some punches.
Cutlas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutlas fails to land.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cutlas is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cutlas is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cutlas punching from the bottom.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Mason is working for a kimura but Cutlas is defending it quite comfortably.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cutlas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cutlas is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cutlas is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Mason looking to ground and pound but Cutlas is blocking nicely.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mason. What's that going to do exactly?
Cutlas tries to reverse the position but Mason maintains control.
Cutlas regains half guard.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cutlas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cutlas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!
Cutlas is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mason. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T2#
Cutlas softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cutlas scores with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason tries to escape but Cutlas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cutlas landing with strikes.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Mason is taking damage to the body and head.
Mason tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to control the position but Cutlas manages to sink in the hooks.
Cutlas lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mason covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cutlas lands a series of strikes from the back and Mason goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Cutlas!
An out of breath Marcin Cutlas 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:
Grunge 56: Dark Days
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Amana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mason misses with the combination.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Amana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Mason clinches. #BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Amana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amana.#T1#
Amana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.#CL#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Amana in a clinch.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Mason has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Amana wants to break free but Mason has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Mason.
Amana misses with some punches.
Amana lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Mason pulls Amana into guard.
Amana wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Amana has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mason tries to strike from the bottom.
Amana wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Amana stands up from Mason's guard - Amana perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Amana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Amana, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Amana against the cage but Amana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Amana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Amana.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amana quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amana is trying to stand back up but Mason is controlling him
#SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Amana is defending well.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Amana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amana looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Amana manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Mason misses with a takedown
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mason dives in and grabs Amana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amana pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Amana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason fails with the takedown
enabling Amana to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Mason clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lalama Amana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bea Mason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amana throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason throws a body kick that misses
and Amana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lalama Amana seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amana's half guard.
Amana makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Amana counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Amana sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.#TD#
Mason gets a double leg takedown into Amana's guard.
Amana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason wants to control from the top but Amana keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amana throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Amana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Amana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Amana misses with the head strike.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
#BC2#
Amana manages to break the clinch.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Amana is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amana down to the mat. Amana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amana takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Amana misses.
Amana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Mason forces Amana back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mason turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mason manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Mason drags him back down.#T3##SUB#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amana is trying to get back to his feet.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Amana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amana tries to escape but Mason is in control.
Mason trying to control the position but Amana is working away.
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Mason drags him back down.
Mason wants to stand but Amana is controlling his arm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason taking a breather here.
Amana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mason asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason prevents Amana from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amana leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Amana lands a body shot.
Amana lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lalama Amana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bea Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Amana lands a left and a right that send Mason crashing to the mat, dazed. Amana thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Amana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana misses with some punches.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amana lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason has Amana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Amana is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amana down to the mat. Amana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Amana lands a body shot.
Amana jabs Mason right on the nose. Mason blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Mason is rocked!
Amana swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
A big right from Amana misses.
Donk. Amana catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Amana ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mason out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana made sure to mention his sponsor, Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Grunge 45: They Live
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Shithouse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason. #BC2#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shithouse misses with a wild body shot.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Shithouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Shithouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shithouse looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Shithouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Shithouse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shithouse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shithouse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shithouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brick Shithouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason looks winded!#T1#
Shithouse jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shithouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shithouse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Shithouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Shithouse.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason tries to clinch up but Shithouse circles away and keeps his distance.
Brick Shithouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shithouse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shithouse.
Shithouse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shithouse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason wants to clinch.#T2#
Shithouse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shithouse is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Shithouse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shithouse has his hands clasped together around Mason's back. He's all about the action.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Shithouse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shithouse wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Shithouse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!
I would not like to be Mason right now.
#SUB#
Shithouse looking to break Mason's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mason remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shithouse will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Mason just trying to survive but Shithouse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mason prevents Shithouse from getting a body triangle.
Shithouse controls the action.
Shithouse trying to control.#SUB#
Shithouse looking for the choke from the back.
Shithouse controls the action.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Shithouse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shithouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shithouse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shithouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shithouse tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Shithouse connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason defending well as Shithouse loads up on a big left hand.
Shithouse slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shithouse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shithouse throws a body kick that misses.
Shithouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shithouse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to clinch but Shithouse is having none of it.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
Mason is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Shithouse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brick Shithouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason avoids the body shot from Shithouse.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shithouse.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shithouse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shithouse connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Shithouse cracks Mason with a good jab.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shithouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Shithouse feints and then cracks Mason's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mason down.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shithouse slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Shithouse scores with a nice head shot.
Shithouse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Mason finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Shithouse's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mason falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Shithouse!
A pretty intense looking Brick Shithouse took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Shashi tries to clinch up.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Shashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Shashi does no damage.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Shashi. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots and misses
and Shashi counters with a left and a right that stings Mason.
Shashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Shashi ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Shashi sprawls well.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Mason drives through with a takedown into Shashi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shashi's guard.
Shashi working a defensive guard here.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB2#
Shashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Shashi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shashi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mason looking to control.
Shashi wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Shashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shashi defends well.
Shashi postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it. #T3#
Shashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shashi chips away with some ground and pound.
Shashi prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason keeping full guard, as Shashi tries to pass.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shashi misses with a wild body shot.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shashi lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Shashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason parries the strikes from Shashi easily there. Shashi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
#SUB2#
Shashi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mason, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shashi connects with a looping right hand.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shashi defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Shashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Cajetan Shashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Shashi. Beautiful body shot.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Shashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
Shashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.#TD2#
Shashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shashi is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is trying to stand back up but Shashi is controlling him
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shashi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shashi's back!#T2##SUB#
Shashi fending off the submission attempt from Mason.
Shashi turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
Cajetan Shashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mason wants to improve his position but Shashi is controlling well.
Shashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Mason is pressing down on Shashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shashi wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Shashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Shashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mason slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Shashi is looking to escape.
Shashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is looking to advance position but Shashi won't allow it.
Mason thows a huge punch but Shashi dodges it nicely.
Mason controlling the action here.
Shashi wants to sweep but Mason has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shashi dodges the ground and pound from Mason.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Mason rushes Shashi and presses him up against the cage.
Shashi tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Shashi breaks the clinch.
Shashi lands a jab to Mason's midsection.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Shashi.
#TD2#
Shashi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mason was covering up waiting for the punch and Shashi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Shashi has gone for a leg lock! Mason slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shashi's guard.#REVR#
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shashi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Shashi keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Shashi is retaining full guard.
Shashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shashi working a defensive guard but Mason manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mason postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shashi is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason working away.
Shashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shashi manages to get back to half guard.
Shashi is trying to control but can't.
Mason is keen to just control but Shashi is a slippery customer.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason trying to control the action but Shashi is working from the bottom.
Shashi wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Shashi, which made it look bad.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason looks for a takedown but Shashi sprawls well.
Shashi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Shashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Mason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Shashi clinches up against the cage.
Shashi missing with knees to the body.
Shashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shashi stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
#BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cajetan Shashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Shashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason is looking to stand back up but Shashi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mason.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bea Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shashi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cajetan Shashi!
Cajetan Shashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grunge 37: Sleater Kinney
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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!
Linewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Linewood is looking to reverse the position.
Mason trying to control the position but Linewood is working away.
Linewood is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood dodges the ground and pound from Mason.
Linewood is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Linewood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Linewood is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Linewood is working hard here to advance position.
Linewood parries the strikes from Mason easily there. Mason is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Linewood to escape.
#SUB2#
Mason tries for a kimura but Linewood is defending well.
Linewood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Linewood wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Linewood is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Linewood wants to advance to full mount but Mason doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Linewood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Linewood has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mason is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Linewood yanks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Linewood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shock Linewood!
After winning the bout, Shock Linewood 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:
Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Grena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grena to the mat! Grena manages to get full guard.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Grena has wrist control.
Grena has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Grena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mason darts in and clinches Grena up against the cage.#TD#
Mason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grena would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grena throws a big elbow that misses.
Grena won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason is trying to keep Grena in close.
#T2#
Mason pulls Grena in to control the position.
Mason keeping full guard, as Grena tries to pass. #SUB#
Mason pushes a forearm under Grena's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Grena is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Grunge 28: Seaside Suicide
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodrigez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodrigez wants to get back to his feet.
Mason throws an elbow but Rodrigez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rodrigez wants to control but Mason postures up.#SUB#
Mason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigez tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rodrigez is not content to let Mason control the position. #T1#
Rodrigez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
The ground and pound from Mason seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigez trying to control but Mason flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2#
Mason trying to control.#SUB#
Mason looking for the RNC.
Rodrigez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mason.
#SUB#
Mason looking to break Rodrigez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rodrigez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mason will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mason has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mason misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Mason working for the choke. #SUB#
Mason is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rodrigez finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Mason content just to control the position here.
Rodrigez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mason unloads with some shots from mount but Rodrigez bucks and avoids them well.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mason tries to control but Rodrigez wriggling away.
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mason misses with a head shot.
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodrigez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mason.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigez is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Rodrigez somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rodrigez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigez tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodrigez can do to turn this around?
Mason goes for a double leg but Rodrigez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodrigez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodrigez dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Rodrigez's head and hops out.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason has Rodrigez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.#T1#
Rodrigez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodrigez walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodrigez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodrigez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bea Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodrigez can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Mason tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mason has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura but Rodrigez is defending well.
Mason wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping him busy.
Mason wants to stand but Rodrigez is controlling his arm.
Mason in the domination position with Rodrigez hanging on.
Rodrigez is continuing to stall.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working. #T3#
Rodrigez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mason has hold of Rodrigez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rodrigez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mason cranks the arm and Rodrigez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rodrigez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'. |
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Event:
Grunge 24: Jar of Flies
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smiff showed some decent athleticism there.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff. #SUB#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason is trying to stand.
Smiff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Smiff seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mason is holding on tight.
Smiff moves to back control. #SUB2#
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smiff's arms.
Mason wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smiff is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
#T2#
Mason turns into Smiff and is now in his guard.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiff has wrist control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Smiff wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smiff manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Mason trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Mason has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Mason misses with a head shot.
Mason thowing shots but they're missing.
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Smiff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smiff holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mason tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Smiff is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throws a wild left hand from mount and Smiff manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinoa Smiff will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Smiff tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smiff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Smiff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smiff leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Smiff blocks an elbow strike from Mason.
Smiff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Smiff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Mason jumps guard.
#T1##SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Smiff any problems.
Smiff pushing down on Mason's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Mason won't allow Smiff to pass to mount.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smiff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smiff's back!
Smiff is trying to get back to his feet but Mason has full control of the position and if anything, Smiff has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a rear naked choke here but Smiff reverses the position brilliantly into Mason's guard!
#T2#
Smiff slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Smiff wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Smiff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! #T3#
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Smiff looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Smiff looking for a guillotine from mount but Mason is having none of it.
Mason wants to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Mason is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smiff has taken his back.
Smiff gets his hands free as Mason looks to control. #SUB2#
Smiff looking for the choke but no joy.
Smiff controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Mason fending off the submission attempt from Smiff.
Quinoa Smiff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the hands but Smiff breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Smiff sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mason taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinoa Smiff!
Quinoa Smiff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Dirty Needle Project logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Grunge 18: Say Hello To Heaven
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shashi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Shashi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Shashi tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg. #T1#
Mason is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Shashi manages to get to full guard.
Shashi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shashi looking to control.
#SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Shashi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Shashi working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shashi trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason trying to control but Shashi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shashi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB##T3#
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Shashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Shashi is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason trying to control but Shashi postures up.
Shashi trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Shashi trying to control from Mason's half guard. Mason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shashi postures up.
#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.#SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mason working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Shashi has passed into half guard!
Shashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Shashi seems to be working for a kimura but Mason defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shashi is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi dominated that 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.#R2#
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason dives in and grabs Shashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shashi pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shashi sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shashi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Shashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Shashi is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shashi avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Shashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shashi tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#T1#
Shashi missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Shashi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shashi gets full guard.
Shashi has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shashi throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #T2#
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.
Shashi is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Shashi looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Shashi wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason won't allow Shashi to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Shashi sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Mason sets himself, and Shashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Mason avoids it this time.#T3#
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Shashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Shashi as Mason shoots in.
Shashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Shashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shashi 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. #T4#
Shashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shashi as Mason tries to tie him up.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shashi 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 is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Shashi manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cajetan Shashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shashi misses with a two punch combination.
Mason is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Mason gets caught napping as Shashi dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Shashi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cajetan Shashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shashi tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shashi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Shashi blocks the strikes from Mason.
#SUB2#
Shashi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is staying active underneath Shashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shashi is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Shashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shashi wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position. #SUB2#
Shashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Shashi eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Mason tries to get to full guard but Shashi has control of the leg.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shashi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shashi's back!
Mason tries to keep control of the position but Shashi is staying busy.
Shashi breaks Mason's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Shashi from controlling successfully.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shashi's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Shashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Cajetan Shashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shashi is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cajetan Shashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shashi 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cajetan Shashi!
Cajetan Shashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Novoselic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mason prevents Novoselic from improving his position.#SUB2#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back.
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Mason thows a huge punch but Novoselic dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Novoselic looking for submissions off his back.
Novoselic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mason's back!#T1#
Mason breaks Novoselic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mason trying to control but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
Novoselic trying to control the position here.
Mason won't allow Novoselic to sweep him here.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Novoselic is retaining full guard.
Mason won't allow Novoselic to sweep him here. #T2#
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Novoselic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Novoselic can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Novoselic trying to control from the bottom.
Novoselic is trying to get back to full guard.
Novoselic is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Novoselic controlling the position for now.#T3#
Novoselic tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Novoselic defending well though. #SUB2#
Novoselic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novoselic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Novoselic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Novoselic keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novoselic as he jumps to the side.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Mason checks it
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Novoselic's waist but Novoselic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Novoselic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Novoselic misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Bea Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Novoselic lands a two punch combo.
Novoselic throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novoselic swivels and escapes.
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Novoselic misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mason misses the target.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Mason sees coming a mile off.
Mason wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Novoselic leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Novoselic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Novoselic's guard.
Mason trying to control but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
Novoselic has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Novoselic is retaining full guard.
Mason trying to control but Novoselic is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Novoselic holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Novoselic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Bea Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Novoselic is controlling Mason's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Novoselic has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason thows a huge punch but Novoselic dodges it nicely.
Novoselic is trying is best to control the position here.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Novoselic wants to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novoselic keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Novoselic throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Novoselic pushes him off.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason lands a front kick.
Mason throws a wild body kick that Novoselic sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Novoselic.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novoselic swivels and escapes.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Novoselic.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Novoselic to acknowledge the strikes.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Novoselic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Novoselic throws a leg kick which misses Mason's front leg but catches the back leg as Mason tries to avoid it.
Novoselic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Novoselic throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.#TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Novoselic actively working from the bottom here.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Novoselic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Novoselic is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.#T1#
Mason is trying to control. Novoselic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novoselic is controlling Mason's trapped leg to prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Novoselic is defending the position.
Novoselic is trying to control but can't.
Novoselic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Novoselic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Novoselic is keeping the position.
Novoselic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Novoselic working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#T3#
Novoselic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Novoselic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Novoselic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Novoselic cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novoselic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Novoselic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novoselic cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Mason is looking to clinch.
Jab by Novoselic.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Novoselic counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novoselic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Novoselic sizes up Mason with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mason's hands.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Novoselic connects with a jab.
Mason slips a jab from Novoselic.
Novoselic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Novoselic lands with a right hand.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Novoselic but Novoselic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Novoselic 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grunge 12: Doused in Mud
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Roberts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roberts moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Roberts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking. #TD2#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Roberts kicks off Mason and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mason has Roberts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mason pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roberts tumbling to the mat - Mason dives into Roberts's guard.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roberts 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.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason struggling a bit 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.#SUB#
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Roberts goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Roberts's guard! Nice work there by Mason!
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Roberts keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #SUB#
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Roberts has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason looking to control.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Mason just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoberts.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Mason closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Roberts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Roberts has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason jumps guard but Roberts stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberts tried to counter with a leg kick but Mason avoided it.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Roberts tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason controlling the pace. #T2#
Roberts is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Mason stalling.
Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy. #T3#
Roberts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mason is taking a breather. Roberts 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roberts.
Roberts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roberts wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Roberts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A nice combination there by Roberts.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roberts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason lands a nice hook to Roberts's body. Roberts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mason is trying to trip Roberts. He has hold of a leg but Roberts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mason persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mason trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bea Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mason fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Roberts.
Roberts is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mason pulls Roberts into guard.
Roberts preventing the sweep.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Mason working a defensive guard but Roberts passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Roberts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Roberts is trying to control. Mason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
Max Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.#T3#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Mason follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Roberts swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mason goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Roberts feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts throws a body kick that misses.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Roberts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bea Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bea Mason!
Bea Mason managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Max Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Hadjiev gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mason turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mason manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Hadjiev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hadjiev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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 throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hadjiev sneaks back into half guard.
Hadjiev is trying to stand.
Mason wants to stand up but Hadjiev is controlling the position.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Hadjiev wants to get back to his feet.
Mason is looking to advance position but Hadjiev won't allow it.
Mason wants to take a breather but Hadjiev is having none of it. #SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadjiev is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hadjiev sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hadjiev is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason prevents Hadjiev from improving his position.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadjiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Mason seems content to control.#SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason is trying to control. Hadjiev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Hadjiev is defending well.
Mason is stalling here. Hadjiev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hadjiev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hadjiev working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Hadjiev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Hadjiev advances nicely into full mount.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hadjiev landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason has given up his back here.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev looking for the choke but no joy.
Mason tries to roll but Hadjiev sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hadjiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hadjiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Hadjiev moves out of range easily.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Hadjiev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMason.#CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mason lands a takedown into guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hadjiev pushes Mason away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mason gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Hadjiev keeps trying to improve his position.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hadjiev keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mason tries to get to his feet but Hadjiev is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mason in his guard.
Hadjiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentin Hadjiev has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason stops Hadjiev from standing up.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Hadjiev 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadjiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadjiev wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Hadjiev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hadjiev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Mason maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadjiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mason has cracked it and Hadjiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Ahonen dives in and scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Ahonen any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking to control but Ahonen passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ahonen is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Ahonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason trying to hold on to Ahonen's head to control him but Ahonen postures up.
Mason tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason tries to kick Ahonen off but Ahonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason trying to control but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Ahonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! #T4#
BOOM! Ahonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahonen slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
Mason wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen working Mason over with strikes.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Ahonen lands strikes from half guard.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahonen wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
Mason tries to clinch there but Ahonen circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahonen but Ahonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.#T1#
Mason tries for a takedown but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahonen sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason takes one on the button.
Ahonen thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Mason tries for a takedown but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ahonen gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Ahonen lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Ahonen cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahonen working some strikes from top position.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason looking to control but Ahonen passes into half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ahonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#
Mason is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahonen cracks Mason on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mason falls backwards against the cage. Ahonen follows up with more strikes that drop Mason to his knees. Ahonen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mason! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
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Event:
Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Ahonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAhonen.
Mason avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
#CL2#
Ahonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahonen takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Ahonen decides to pull guard.
Ahonen has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Mason 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 trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Ahonen is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason looking to control.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Ahonen stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Ahonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ahonen looking to control.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason postures up.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen looking to control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ahonen 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. #SU#
Mason stands and steps away. Ahonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Ahonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ahonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Ahonen. Ahonen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ahonen closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahonen's waist but Ahonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side
and Ahonen counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ahonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mason punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason trying to control here.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ahonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1#
Mason can't escape the position.
Mason regains half guard.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Ahonen has control of the leg.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahonen in particular looking to stall.
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. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple. #T2#
Mason is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason wants to improve his position but Ahonen is controlling well.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Mason has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen is taking a breather. Mason 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.#T4#
Ahonen winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen controlling the action here.
Ahonen working Mason over with strikes.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Ahonen dodges the punch combination from Mason.
#TD2#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ahonen is continuing to stall.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason looking to control.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason looking to control.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ahonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Ahonen is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahonen prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Manu Ahonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Ahonen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kosuke Ishimura (ranked 1523 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 19966 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kosuke Ishimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ishimura darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Ishimura has Mason pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mason manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ishimura looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason controlling Ishimura's posture.
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ishimura passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (3) vs (0) Mason
Ishimura controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ishimura staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimura continues to stall.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Ishimura postures up.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ishimura seems content to control.
Mason won't allow Ishimura to pass to mount.
Ishimura controlling the pace.
Ishimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Ishimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ishimura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ishimura stands and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (6) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to bench press Ishimura off him but Ishimura keeps the position.
Mason is trying to control Ishimura's posture but Ishimura avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Ishimura tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to control but Ishimura manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (9) vs (0) Mason
Mason tries to break free.
Ishimura avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
Ishimura controls the action.
Ishimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ishimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Mason trying to control the action but Ishimura just sinks the hooks in.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason wants to hold on but Ishimura pushes him away.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ishimura (12) vs (0) Mason
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mason stops Ishimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ishimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Ishimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason stops Ishimura from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ishimura controlling the pace for now.
Mason wants to hold on but Ishimura pushes him away.
Ishimura is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mason is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ishimura (15) vs (0) Mason
Ishimura has good solid back control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
Ishimura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
More hug and hope from Ishimura.
Mason is in a bad position with Ishimura working for a choke. Mason manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (15) vs (2) Mason
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ishimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (17) vs (2) Mason
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ishimura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishimura is aware though and is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishimura won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ishimura.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Ishimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ishimura has Mason in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ishimura (17) vs (4) Mason
Ishimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mason passes Ishimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason wants to control but Ishimura is keeping him busy.
Ishimura moves into full guard.
Ishimura controlling Mason's posture.
Mason wants to control from the top but Ishimura keeps moving.
Ishimura managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Ishimura keeps moving.
Mason forces his way into half guard.
Ishimura won't allow Mason to pass to mount.
Mason trying to advance position but Ishimura counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishimura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chet Manley (ranked 19170 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 7173 p4p, 0 weight class). Manley comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Chet Manley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Manley 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Manley (2) vs (0) Mason
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
Manley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason wants to hit a switch here but Manley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there! Score +3 for passing guard: Manley (5) vs (0) Mason
Mason regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason wants to control but Manley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Manley is staying active.
Manley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Manley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manley has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley lying in Mason's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mason decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Manley taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bea Mason made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 7184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred El Celso (ranked 23786 p4p, 546 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Fred El Celso!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mason closes the distance and pushes El Celso back into the cage.
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mason is looking for a triangle but El Celso pushes his legs off easily.
El Celso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Celso told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
El Celso tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Celso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
El Celso thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) El Celso
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Celso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between El Celso's legs - danger averted.
El Celso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but El Celso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Celso looking to control.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Celso keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is trying to keep Mason in close.
El Celso wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
El Celso working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mason has passed into half guard!
El Celso wants to sweep but Mason has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (5) vs (0) El Celso
El Celso tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position but El Celso is working away.
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Celso has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (7) vs (0) El Celso
Mason wants to finish this one by submission but El Celso is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mason.
Mason controlling from mount.
Mason looking to control but El Celso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Celso wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason is really struggling to control El Celso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
El Celso is trying to escape the mount.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Celso is looking to escape.
El Celso tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mason is going oldschool here, as he tries to force El Celso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so El Celso shrugs it off.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Celso is looking to escape.
Mason goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Celso turns into him and now he's in Mason's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (7) vs (2) El Celso
El Celso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (9) vs (2) El Celso
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Celso is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but El Celso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Celso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mason has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (12) vs (2) El Celso
El Celso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is thwarting El Celso's attempts to control the position.
Mason wants to pass the guard but El Celso is defending well.
El Celso preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
El Celso is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
El Celso is looking to improve his position.
Mason controlling the action here.
El Celso has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (15) vs (2) El Celso
El Celso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to control but El Celso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Celso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason looking to secure an arm triangle but El Celso defends it well.
El Celso is trying desperately to improve position.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Celso is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, El Celso has worked his arm free - good work by El Celso!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
El Celso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Celso has escaped the position, nice work there.
El Celso tries to control but Mason manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (18) vs (2) El Celso
Mason controlling well, preventing El Celso from escaping the position.
El Celso is still trying to improve position.
Mason trying to control momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason has both hooks in and is working for a choke. El Celso is in real trouble here. Mason gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, El Celso is tapping out! Mason wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bea Mason!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bea Mason thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Fred El Celso spoke after the fight, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'. |
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Stark breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason slips a straight right by Stark.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Mason gets the takedown into side control.
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mason wanted to stand there but Stark had control of the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Stark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason. #T3##SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
Stark tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason wants to stand but Stark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that 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.
#R2#
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Stark shows good takedown defense.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Stark looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Stark.
Mason checks a low kick from Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stark throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mason back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark with a hook.
Mason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason blocks the body kick.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
Mason avoids the head kick by Stark.
Mason takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason slips under a jab.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stark quickly recovers to half guard.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mason is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stark managing to control the position.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet. #SUB2#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Stark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard. #T1#
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Mason is sitting in close to Stark's body. Stark has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mason is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mason is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brandon Stark!
Our winner, Brandon Stark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Trash Fights 19(185 structure)
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Butabi shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butabi wants to clinch
and Butabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Butabi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butabi trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Butabi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason trying to hold on to Butabi's head to control him but Butabi postures up.
Butabi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Butabi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Butabi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SU#
Mason stands up and beckons Butabi to his feet.
Steve Butabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butabi. #TD#
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butabi sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mason wants to take a breather but Butabi is having none of it.
Butabi trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Butabi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Butabi moves into full guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Butabi is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Butabi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Butabi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butabi is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Butabi controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #T3#
Butabi keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Butabi looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
#SUB2#
Butabi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Butabi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butabi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Butabi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Butabi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Butabi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Butabi wants to control but Mason postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butabi regains half guard.
Mason wants to control but Butabi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Butabi sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butabi tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butabi to the ground. Butabi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Butabi gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Butabi trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Butabi keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butabi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mason has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Butabi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mason is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Butabi pulls down on the head and he's put Mason to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Trash Fights 15(185 structure)
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Mason throws a jab when Huia was well out of range.
Mason misses with a hook. Huia ducked under it nicely.
Huia throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Huia as Mason shoots in.
Mason misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Huia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Huia.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Huia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huia working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huia blocks it with crossed arms.
Huia lands a left hand.
#TD#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Huia regains guard.
Huia controlling the position.#SUB2#
Huia looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huia 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.#T1#
Mason trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huia has his feet on Mason's thighs here. He's pushed Mason off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mason screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiremu Huia!
An out of breath Wiremu Huia 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:
Trash Fights 11(185 structure)
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Sledgehammer takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Sledgehammer had a free shot at his head there.
Sledgehammer connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Sledgehammer closes the distance and clinches.
Sledgehammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands a right hand.
Sledgehammer misses with the head strike.
Sledgehammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sledgehammer was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sledgehammer keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Sledgehammer is keeping the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Sledgehammer keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mason jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sledgehammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Mason gets to his feet. Sledgehammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sledgehammer misses with a straight right.
Sledgehammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sledgehammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Sledgehammer sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason is looking to clinch but Sledgehammer is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Sledgehammer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice uppercut lands for Sledgehammer. That snapped Mason's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Mason tries to clinch but Sledgehammer moves out of range.
Sledgehammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Sledgehammer as Mason shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mason tries to clinch up.
Sledgehammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason blocks a head kick by Sledgehammer.
Mason half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Mason defending well as Sledgehammer loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Sledgehammer lands a big head kick that sends Mason tumbling to the mat! Sledgehammer takes a step backwards and waves Mason back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Sledgehammer looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sledgehammer backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Mason's temple! It sends Mason violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sledgehammer celebrates and the doctors try to help Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Hanny Sledgehammer!
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Event:
Trash Fights 7 (185 structure)
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Andonov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Andonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andonov defends it easily.
Mason controls Andonov momentarily but Andonov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason 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! Andonov rolls with it to try and escape but Mason cranks on the arm and Andonov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bea Mason thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Trash Fights 5
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hadjiev.#TD#
Mason feints and as Hadjiev raises his hands in defense, Mason changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hadjiev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason stops Hadjiev from standing up.
Hadjiev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjiev wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hadjiev keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hadjiev dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hadjiev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hadjiev with a nice head shot there.
Hadjiev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Hadjiev slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hadjiev is proving a slippery customer.
Hadjiev distracts Mason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hadjiev lands a couple of elbows.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Hadjiev is proving a slippery customer.
Hadjiev chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hadjiev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Mason trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Hadjiev to sweep him here.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Hadjiev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadjiev wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason passes Hadjiev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadjiev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason wants to control but Hadjiev is keeping him busy.
Mason stops Hadjiev from getting back to his feet.
Hadjiev wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hadjiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason won't allow Hadjiev to get back to his feet.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Hadjiev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mason cracks the inside of Hadjiev's front leg.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Hadjiev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hadjiev but Hadjiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason leaves Hadjiev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hadjiev avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD2#
Mason gets caught napping as Hadjiev dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hadjiev is one step ahead there.
Mason wants to hit a switch here but Hadjiev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mason there!
Mason bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mason would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Mason trying to control but Hadjiev is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Hadjiev has his feet on Mason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hadjiev has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hadjiev stuffs the takedown.
Mason lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hadjiev as he jumps to the side.
Hadjiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hadjiev is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Hadjiev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Hadjiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!#SUB2#
Hadjiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hadjiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hadjiev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mason some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hadjiev landing a few strikes. #T4#
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hadjiev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason tries to roll over but Hadjiev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hadjiev is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hadjiev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hadjiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hadjiev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hadjiev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mason off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hadjiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hadjiev.
#TD#
Mason jumps guard.
Mason 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadjiev is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##ES2#
Hadjiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Hadjiev back against the cage.
Hadjiev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Hadjiev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly.
Mason throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hadjiev's guard.
Mason won't allow Hadjiev to sweep him here.
Hadjiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Mason is striking from the bottom but Hadjiev uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#SUB2#
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Hadjiev is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason wants to improve his position but Hadjiev is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Hadjiev winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura here.
Hadjiev drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Hadjiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Hadjiev there. #T4#
Hadjiev prevents Mason from improving his position.
Mason gets back to full guard.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hadjiev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valentin Hadjiev.
I've got Hadjiev 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 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valentin Hadjiev!
During a confident post fight interview, Valentin Hadjiev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Trash Fights 2
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andonov sprawls well. Andonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andonov defends well and Mason ends up having to push Andonov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Andonov sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason leaves Andonov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!#TD2#
Andonov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!#T1##SUB2#
Andonov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Andonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason pushes Andonov off but Andonov dives into side control.
Mason tries to buck Andonov off but Andonov is having none of it.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andonov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mason trying to control here.
Andonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason trying to hold on to Andonov's head to control him but Andonov postures up.
Andonov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andonov lands with a punch from half guard.
Andonov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Andonov in his half guard. #T3#
Andonov winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andonov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Andonov has control of the leg.
Andonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andonov lands a nice short elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andonov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Andonov lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andonov passes into side control, despite Mason's attempt to control the position.
Andonov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mason looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Andonov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yordan Andonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC86: Mma v Warring
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mason's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#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.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Gracie pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie prevents Mason from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mason wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Mason looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Mason just gets out of the way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.#T1#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie postures up.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mason wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him. #T3##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Mason throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A clash of legs there as Mason blocks the low kick.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Mason misses with a double jab
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Gracie working Mason over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie stalling.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Mason wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mason down.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie takes a little break here. Mason wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mason is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mason down.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
Ruben Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ruben Gracie 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:
IFC79: Choo v OQuinn
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Porto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Porto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Porto controlling the position well.
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Porto defends it. #SUB2#
Porto actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Porto is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #T1#
Porto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Porto is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #SUB#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Porto is defending well.
#SUB2#
Porto actively working from the bottom here.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Porto keeps working. #T2#
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Porto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Porto is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Porto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Porto is looking to improve his position.
Porto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Porto tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason wants to take a breather but Porto is having none of it. #T3#
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porto defending well though.
Mason prevents Porto from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Porto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Porto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mason controlling from mount.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Porto wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Mason.
Porto blocking the ground and pound.
Mason trying to control but Porto is having none of it.
Porto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason looking to ground and pound but Porto is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Mason looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Porto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Porto wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Porto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Porto misses with a body shot.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Porto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porto.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Porto but Porto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Porto defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porto as he jumps to the side.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Porto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porto as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Porto just misses with a punch to the body.
Porto throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Mason gets a clinch.
Porto stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Porto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Porto has Mason pressed against the cage.
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Porto.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porto is defending well.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Porto can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Porto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Mason blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Porto.
Porto lands an elbow just above Mason 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Porto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mason's brow.
Porto tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason is trying to drag Porto to the mat but Porto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Porto lands an elbow that stopped Mason in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason is trying to pull guard but Porto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Porto tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Porto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Porto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porto lands with a short shot to the head.
Porto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porto walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Porto gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #T3#
Porto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Porto walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Porto throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Alexander Porto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Porto wants it to stay on the feet.
Porto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Porto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Porto shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Porto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Porto darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Porto.
#T4#
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Porto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porto throws an elbow that misses.
Porto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porto digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porto swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porto pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Porto.
Porto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Porto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexander Porto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Mason jumps guard.
Porto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Porto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Porto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bea Mason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason dives in and grabs Porto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porto pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Porto takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Porto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Porto shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Porto clinches up against the cage.
Porto misses with some punches.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Porto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Porto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Porto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.#T1#
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Porto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Porto clinches.
A hook to the body from Porto.
Porto stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porto.
A short body shot lands from Porto as the two fighters clinch.
Porto misses with a punch to the body.
Porto has Mason pressed against the cage.
Mason letting Porto take a breather here.
A short right from Porto on the inside.
Porto lands a nice elbow.
Mason tries to pull guard but Porto won't allow it.
Porto is working Mason over against the cage.#T2#
Porto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mason's defenses.
Porto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.
Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porto swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Bea Mason's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Mason has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Porto regains guard immediately.
Porto trying to control the position.
Porto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Porto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though. #SUB#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Porto stalling.
Mason wants to control but Porto is keeping busy.
Porto prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB2#
Porto seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Porto working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Porto prevents Mason from improving his position.
Porto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Porto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Porto throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Porto is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Porto throws a strike but Mason avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Porto is sitting in close to Mason's body. Mason has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Porto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Porto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC 75: Zaad vs Klos
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Sledgehammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mason blocking some punches.
#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sledgehammer.
#TD#
Sledgehammer gets caught napping as Mason dives in and scores a takedown. Sledgehammer manages to retain guard.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Sledgehammer blocks nicely.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Sledgehammer has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledgehammer wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Sledgehammer is looking to stand up but Mason isn't so interested in that idea.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Sledgehammer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Sledgehammer wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Mason has taken Sledgehammer's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Sledgehammer has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
IFC MW42: Dali v Gorbachenko
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Kennedy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kennedy defends well and Mason ends up having to push Kennedy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kennedy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mason.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
Kennedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.#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.
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!#SUB#
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kennedy is tightening it up a little... Mason has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mason reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mason taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kennedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Kennedy!
A victorious Steven Kennedy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC MW 38: Bell vs Nekele
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Infidellus throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mason throws a solid leg kick but Infidellus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mason.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Infidellus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Infidellus works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Infidellus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Infidellus.
Mason stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Infidellus.
Infidellus lands with a light punch inside.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Infidellus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Crusadius Infidellus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
#T1##CL2#
Infidellus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Infidellus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason prevents a body shot from Infidellus.
Infidellus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Infidellus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Infidellus to keep the fight standing.
Infidellus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Infidellus can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Infidellus.
Infidellus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Infidellus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Mason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Infidellus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Infidellus is trying to buck Mason off.
Infidellus is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Infidellus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Infidellus tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Mason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Infidellus keeps trying to improve his position.
Mason trying to control the position but Infidellus is working away.
Mason controls the position from side control.
Infidellus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Mason seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Infidellus is trying to improve his position.
Mason throws an elbow but Infidellus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Infidellus sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Infidellus is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
Infidellus is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Infidellus is defending well.
Infidellus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Infidellus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Infidellus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Mason gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Mason shoots for a takedown but Infidellus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Infidellus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Infidellus pinned against the cage. Infidellus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Infidellus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Infidellus lands with an overhand left.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Infidellus.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Infidellus swivels and escapes.
Mason drops his hands momentarily and Infidellus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Infidellus scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Infidellus finds it's target.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Infidellus circles away.
Infidellus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Infidellus throws a big shot that misses.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Infidellus as he avoids it easily.
Infidellus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crusadius Infidellus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crusadius Infidellus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Infidellus moves into the clinch.
Infidellus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Infidellus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Infidellus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
A short left from Infidellus.
Infidellus lands with a left to the head.
Infidellus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Infidellus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Infidellus has him pressed against the cage.
Infidellus pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Infidellus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Infidellus has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Infidellus looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infidellus tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
Mason 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Infidellus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Infidellus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Infidellus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason advances to half guard.
Mason works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mason misses with a head shot.
Mason with good strikes from the mount here!
Mason misses with a head shot.
Infidellus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Infidellus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Infidellus gets back to full guard.
#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Infidellus is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Infidellus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason parries the strikes from Infidellus easily there. Infidellus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Bea Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Infidellus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Infidellus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Infidellus working away.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Infidellus pushes his legs off easily.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Infidellus. #T3#
Infidellus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Infidellus trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Infidellus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Infidellus passes Mason's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Infidellus in his half guard.
Infidellus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Infidellus wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Infidellus is looking for a kimura here.
Infidellus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Infidellus wants to stand up but Mason manages to regain full guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Infidellus is proving a slippery customer.
Infidellus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crusadius Infidellus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crusadius Infidellus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Mason misses.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Infidellus sprawls well. Infidellus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Infidellus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Infidellus sprawls well. Infidellus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Infidellus tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Infidellus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Infidellus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Infidellus finds it's way through Mason's defenses.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Infidellus thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Infidellus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Infidellus clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Infidellus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Infidellus throws a monster overhand right that drops Mason! Infidellus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusadius Infidellus!
Crusadius Infidellus made sure to mention his sponsor, Woodshins' Ship in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.#TD2#
Dalton tightens his grip and picks Mason up, before dumping him to the ground. Mason manages to land in guard.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton 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.
Dalton advances to half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dalton is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dalton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Mason gets caught flat footed, as Dalton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dalton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dalton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dalton's guard.#SU#
Mason gets to his feet - Dalton follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg. #T4#
Dalton controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dalton pinned against the cage. Dalton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton fails with the takedown.
Pacer Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalton defends it nicely.#TD2#
Dalton looking to score a takedown here. Mason is defending well but Dalton drives through and ends up in Mason's guard.
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Dalton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dalton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dalton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets back to half guard.
Dalton not doing much here.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Mason misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dalton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason is trying to stand up here but Dalton is controlling him well.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton is continuing to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dalton.
Mason gets full guard.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dalton.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Mason gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Dalton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dalton has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.#T4#
Dalton postures up.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Dalton with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Dalton leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mason forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Dalton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacer Dalton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dalton.
Dalton stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dalton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dalton in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to hold on to Dalton's head to control him but Dalton postures up.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Mason tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Mason is in trouble now - Dalton has advanced to mount!
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Dalton controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The adventures of Dalton the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton landing strikes from the mount.
Dalton wants to take Mason's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton moves to take his opponent's back.
Dalton has good solid back control here. #T4#
Dalton gets his hands free as Mason looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bea Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacer Dalton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacer Dalton!
A relieved looking Pacer Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Sexyama misses
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Sexyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mason has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Sexyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.#SUB2#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Sexyama trying to move into half guard but instead Mason has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sexyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sexyama working for submissions but it's allowed Mason to get to half guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Sexyama defending well.
Sexyama trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason trying to control from Sexyama's half guard. Sexyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sexyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Sexyama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Sexyama!#REVR#
Sexyama controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sexyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! #REVB#
Sexyama is not content to let Mason control the position. #T4#
Sexyama is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to stand but Sexyama is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Sexyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sexyama is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason slips under a jab.#TD#
Sexyama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mason is trying to escape back to his feet but Sexyama uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mason is trying to control Sexyama's posture but Sexyama avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Sexyama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Mason tries to buck Sexyama off but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs.
Mason is trying to control Sexyama's posture but Sexyama avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Bea Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sexyama looks up at the clock and then as Mason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sexyama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sexyama off and has taken his back!
Mason tries to keep control of the position but Sexyama is staying busy.#SUB2#
Sexyama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mason.
Mason has the hooks in. Sexyama is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sexyama turns into Mason and is now in his guard.
Sexyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sexyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mason 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.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Sexyama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sexyama sitting in guard here, content to control. #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 throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sexyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sexyama is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sexyama shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mason manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sexyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Mason passes into half guard. #T1#
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Sexyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Sexyama is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sexyama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sexyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the action but Sexyama is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sexyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason. #T3#
Sexyama has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sexyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg. #T4#
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Sexyama defends it.
Mason wants to take a breather but Sexyama is having none of it.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sexyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Sexyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Sexyama is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bea Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bea Mason!
Bea Mason made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a kick to the body.
Yonic throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Yonic looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yonic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Yonic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Yonic.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Yonic gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage. #TD#
Yonic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mason to the ground. Yonic is now in Mason's guard.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason looking to control.
Yonic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yonic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yonic preventing the sweep. #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.
Yonic is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Yonic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mason sprawls well initially but Yonic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yonic wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason trying to hold on to Yonic's head to control him but Yonic postures up.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Mason wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Mason wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yonic in particular looking to stall.
Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Boss Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Nice sprawl there from Yonic as Mason shoots in.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Mason fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yonic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that 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.
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Yonic misses.
Yonic keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Yonic passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Yonic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Mason staying out of range there.#TD#
Yonic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Mason has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Yonic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Yonic.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic scoring with some ground and pound.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Yonic passes Mason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yonic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason!
Mason tries to reverse the position but Yonic maintains control.
Mason wants to control but Yonic is having none of it.
Yonic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mason?
Yonic content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Yonic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mason hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Yonic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mason to the ground. Yonic is now in Mason's guard.
Yonic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yonic controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Yonic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Yonic gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Yonic content to stall in guard here.
Yonic stops Mason from standing up.
Yonic pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yonic is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Yonic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yonic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yonic works his way into full mount!
Yonic content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Yonic.
Mason wants to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.#T4#
Yonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason regains half guard.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yonic manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bea Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mason can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Yonic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yonic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
A relieved looking Boss Yonic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Joe jumps guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES#
Joe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mason is on him like a limpet, forcing Joe back against the cage.#T1#
Joe jumps guard but Mason stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe prevents Mason from breaking the clinch.
Mason has Joe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Joe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mason has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joe uses from the top position.
Mason has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Joe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Joe stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Joe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mason has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Joe manages to get his head free but now Mason has transitioned to an armbar! Joe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mason! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bea Mason waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC 46 Divac VS Murhaa
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Hall .
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to stall.
Hall wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason can't break the clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall has Mason pressed against the cage, preventing Mason from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hall .
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Mason tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Hall has picked Mason up - he's going for a ride! Hall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Mason trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Mason that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Mason has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall postures up.#T2#
Hall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hall landing shots from mount.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall lands a big shot there that rocks Mason but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Hall .
Hall breaks from Mason's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hall controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hall 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Hall has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Mason really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Hall controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Hall .
It looks like Hall might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Hall .
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall connects with a body shot.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Hall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Hall .
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Hall throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Hall pushes him off.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Hall staying calm.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Hall cracks Mason with a big right hand but Mason just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hall is continuing to stall.
Hall landing a few strikes.
Hall in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Mason is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall is chipping away with strikes.
Hall lands some shots froms side control.
Hall working the ground and pound.
Mason tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason is looking to control Hall 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason has hold of Hall 's hands but Hall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall stops Mason from getting back to his feet.
#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.
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vincenzo Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason wants to sweep but Hall has passed to side control!
Hall cracks Mason with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Hall lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Hall scores with punches from side control.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Hall lands some shots froms side control.
Hall in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall working Mason over with strikes.
Vincenzo Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Hall !
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Event:
IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Koniezko lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Koniezko. #TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is trying to keep Koniezko in close.
Koniezko tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mason tries to clinch up but Koniezko circles away and keeps his distance.
Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mason is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Koniezko, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Koniezko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Koniezko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Koniezko slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Koniezko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Koniezko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koniezko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Koniezko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koniezko has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason wants to sweep here but Koniezko controlling him for the moment.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koniezko's guard. #REVR#
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Koniezko 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.
Koniezko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koniezko tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Koniezko moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Koniezko gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Nice shot by Koniezko.#CL2#
Koniezko pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Koniezko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Koniezko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Koniezko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Koniezko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koniezko lands in his opponent's guard.
Koniezko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Koniezko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mason, up you get!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koniezko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko stalls.
Mason jumps guard but Koniezko stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Koniezko.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koniezko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koniezko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Mason manages to pull guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Koniezko is proving a slippery customer.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koniezko won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koniezko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Mason wants to stand but Koniezko is controlling the position. #SU2#
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Mason jumps guard.
Koniezko won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #SU2#
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Koniezko. Koniezko maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koniezko after a bit of a struggle.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Koniezko avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage. #TD2#
Koniezko jumps guard.
Koniezko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Mason wants to control from the top but Koniezko keeps moving.
Koniezko wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Koniezko pushes Mason off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koniezko defends well and Mason ends up having to push Koniezko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koniezko misses with a few strikes there.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koniezko throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Koniezko had a free shot at his head there.
Mason dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Koniezko as Mason shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Koniezko moves into range and clinches up with Mason.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Koniezko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koniezko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
As Koniezko looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Koniezko just gets out of the way.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koniezko defends well and Mason ends up having to push Koniezko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason goes for a double leg but Koniezko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koniezko continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koniezko throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mason shoots in but Koniezko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Koniezko darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
#BC2#
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.#CL2#
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason looking to stall.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason prevents a body shot from Koniezko.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Mason wants a takedown.
Koniezko prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Mason is trying to pull guard but Koniezko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koniezko misses with some punches.
Mason is trying to break free.#BC2#
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Koniezko scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koniezko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Koniezko clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Koniezko has Mason pressed against the cage.
Koniezko lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Mason turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason. #T2#
Mason wants to stand but Koniezko has his arm trapped.
Koniezko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Koniezko controls the position.#T3#
Koniezko is continuing to stall.
Koniezko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to roll but Koniezko sticks to his back.
Koniezko has good solid back control here. #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 wants to escape the position.
Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Koniezko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mason can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koniezko doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Bea Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koniezko looking for a sweep. Not yet Koniezko, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koniezko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Mason lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaxson Wilder has been cut.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaxson Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilder pinned against the cage. Wilder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilder dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
Wilder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilder avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason fails to land the takedown.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason lands a high kick!
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Mason moves to clinch but Wilder breaks away
and Wilder counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mason out cold! What a finish! Wilder is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxson Wilder!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxson Wilder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFC XXXVI - Butabi vs Bell
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason thuds his right hand into Le's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Kung Le has been cut.
Bea Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Le sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le throws a head kick that Mason semi-blocks.
Mason throws the left hand but Le avoids the punch easily.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Le keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kung Le has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le sprawls well. Le wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Le misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason tries to clinch there but Le circles away.
It looked like Le was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mason wants to clinch#TD#
and Le counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Le's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Le postures up.
Le preventing the sweep.
Le controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mason has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Le should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mason has tightened it up now! Le should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bea Mason!
Bea Mason made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mason gets caught napping as Bliss dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Bliss chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bliss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bliss working the head and body with strikes.
Mason seems a little lost for a moment, as Bliss dominates the positioning.
Bliss grinds an elbow into Mason's temple.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bliss is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bliss is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bliss is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bliss works to advance to full mount. Mason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Bliss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Mason has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bliss's lack of action.
Bliss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bliss is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Bliss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason is refusing to be controlled, as Bliss sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bliss is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Bliss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bliss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bliss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason is pressing down on Bliss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bliss chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bliss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason keeping moving, preventing Bliss from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bliss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason keeping full guard, as Bliss tries to pass.
Bliss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bliss's guard. #REVR#
Mason wants to control from the top but Bliss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bliss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Mason wants to stand but Bliss is controlling his arm.
Bliss tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bliss is looking for a sweep.
Bliss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bliss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bliss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bliss lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bliss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bliss lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bliss is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Bliss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bliss slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orgasmic Bliss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bliss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Bliss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bliss keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Bliss.#TD#
Mason successfully pulls guard.
Bliss stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bliss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bliss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bliss lands a couple of elbows.
Bliss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bliss won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Mason trying to control the position.
Bliss won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Bliss with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Bliss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bliss wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Bliss is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bliss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Bliss stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bliss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bliss manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mason wants to stand but Bliss is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bliss keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bliss 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. #SUB2#
Bliss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bliss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason. #SUB2#
Bliss has an active guard here but Mason has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bliss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bliss actively working from the bottom here.
Mason prevents Bliss from improving his position.
Orgasmic Bliss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bliss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Bliss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bliss looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mason pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mason misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bliss should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mason throwing strikes here but Bliss is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mason looking to ground and pound but Bliss is blocking nicely.
Bliss working to try and regain half guard.
Mason looking to control but Bliss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bliss can't escape the position.
Mason wants to control the pace but Bliss is squirming around nicely.
Bliss is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bliss is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Mason is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bliss can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Bliss tries to improve his position but Mason has taken his back! Mason has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bliss tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mason pushes Bliss away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bea Mason!
After the big win, Bea Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Beerus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Beerus is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason wants to control but Beerus postures up.#SUB2#
Beerus swings around for an armbar but Mason sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Beerus's guard.#SUB2#
Beerus looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beerus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beerus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beerus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Beerus is retaining full guard.
Beerus has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Beerus keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Beerus keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beerus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mason stacks Beerus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mason!
Mason trying to control the action but Beerus is working from the bottom.
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU#
Mason decides to stand up, so the ref orders Beerus to his feet. #T2#
Beerus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Beerus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mason sprawls well initially but Beerus persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Beerus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Beerus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mason is just riding it out for now. Beerus eventually gives up the hold.
Beerus moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Beerus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mason rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Beerus's guard! Nice work there by Mason!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Beerus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beerus is proving hard to escape from.
Beerus working a defensive guard but Mason passes into half guard.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beerus's head. #SUB2#
Beerus actively working from the bottom here.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beerus keeps working. #SUB#
Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beerus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.
Beerus is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beerus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Beerus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Beerus actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throwing shots but Beerus is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mason throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Beerus looking to stall.
#TD#
Mason lands a takedown into guard.
Beerus pulls Mason in to control the position.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Beerus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Beerus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beerus keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beerus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Beerus trying to control the pace. #T1#
Mason wants to improve his position but Beerus is controlling well.
Mason is looking to control Beerus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beerus trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Bea Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Beerus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Mason is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Beerus has his hands clasped together but Mason extends and breaks Beerus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mason.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
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Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Michael Levesque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.#SUB#
Michael Levesque stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mason throws up his legs and catches Michael Levesque in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Michael Levesque tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mason! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bea Mason!
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Event:
IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shtirko as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shtirko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shtirko scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.#CL2#
Shtirko gets a clinch.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shtirko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Shtirko is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shtirko down to the mat. Shtirko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shtirko drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mason right on the button. Mason goes down! Shtirko follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Shtirko gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Shtirko!
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Event:
IFC XXI
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Van Rooy cracks Mason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Rooy scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Rooy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Rooy scores with a sloppy right hand. Mason should have avoided that one. #TD#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Rooy was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Rooy is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Van Rooy can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Mason there. #T1#
Van Rooy is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Rooy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Rooy is looking to get back to full guard here but Mason has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Mason tries for a kimura but Van Rooy is defending well. #SU#
Mason decides to stand back up.
Van Rooy connects with the punch.
Mason seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mason tries to move into range but Van Rooy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rooy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rooy misses with a straight right.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Rooy tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Rooy to the ground. Van Rooy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Rooy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Mason misses with the combination.
Albert Van Rooy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rooy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Rooy digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Mason avoids the body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Van Rooy gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
Van Rooy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Rooy tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Rooy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Rooy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Van Rooy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Mason wants to clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason avoids the body shot from Van Rooy.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rooy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rooy.
Mason tries to move into range but Van Rooy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Rooy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.#T4#
Mason takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Rooy misses the shot to the body.
Van Rooy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rooy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Rooy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason is working Van Rooy over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Rooy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Rooy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason has hold of Van Rooy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Van Rooy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mason cranks the arm and Van Rooy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Van Rooy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bea Mason!
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Event:
DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason fails with the takedown.
Dior misses with an uppercut.
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dior misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Dior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason moves forwards but Dior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dior connects with a single shot there.
Dior lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dior connects with a nice looking jab.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Dior back into the cage.
Mason tries to pull guard but Dior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Dior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dior just leaning against Mason, taking a breather. #T1##BC#
Dior manages to break the clinch.
Dior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dior scores with a jab.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Dior tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Jab from Dior.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dior counters with a straight right hand.
Mason goes for a double leg but Dior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dior continues to drive forward.
Dior throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Dior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason. #T2#
Dior circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dior cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Dior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Dior lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mason tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Dior!
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Event:
DFN#20 Adelhard vs Eluard
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Mason walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kelly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Kelly!
Daniel Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMMA 6
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Pinto darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Pinto into the cage.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pinto.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Pinto pushes him off.
Pinto is looking for a counter combo.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinto defends well and Mason ends up having to push Pinto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pinto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mason has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mason jumps into guard, dragging Pinto to the mat.
Mason wants to sweep here but Pinto controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pinto postures up.
Pinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Mason looking to control.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinto controlling the position.
Pinto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Pinto has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinto's head.
Mason wants to control from the top but Pinto keeps moving.
Pinto looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinto, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Pinto has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Pinto breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Pinto dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason throws a leg kick but Pinto moved away.
Pinto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinto, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinto is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pinto down to the mat. Pinto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinto tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinto tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinto to the ground. Pinto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #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!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pinto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bea Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason shoots and misses
and Pinto counters with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinto.
Mason is looking to clinch but Pinto is avoiding it.
Joao Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pinto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason has Pinto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason trying to stall but Pinto improves his position.
Pinto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
#BC2#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots in but Pinto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joao Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Pinto tries to clinch there but Mason circles away.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinto or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Pinto shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Pinto 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.
Pinto has a takedown stuffed.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mason is looking to clinch but Pinto is avoiding it.
Mason tries to clinch but Pinto is having none of it. #CL2#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinto, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Mason jumps guard and drags Pinto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pinto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason wants to sweep here but Pinto controlling him for the moment.
Pinto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mason is tightening it up a little... Pinto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pinto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pinto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bea Mason!
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Event:
EMMA5
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pinto tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinto.
Pinto sets himself, and Mason steps forward looking for the clinch! Pinto avoids it this time.#CL#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Pinto. Pinto maintains the clinch.
Pinto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Mason has his feet on Pinto's thighs here. He's pushed Pinto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pinto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bea Mason!
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Event:
EMMA3
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khabib Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Askren both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Mason tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
A left and a right from Askren both land. Nice combination.
Askren leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason throws a wild hook but Askren just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Mason gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Askren raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Askren!
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Event:
EMMA2
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Dan Ansome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Ansome tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ansome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ansome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ansome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ansome looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ansome postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansome throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mason preventing the sweep. #SU#
Mason stands up and waves to Ansome to follow him. #T1#
Ansome is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ansome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ansome looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason avoids the head kick by Ansome.
#CL#
Mason moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mason manages to pull guard.
Ansome trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ansome is aware though and is defending well.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Ansome seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ansome lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ansome is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ansome works over Mason with some ground and pound from guard.
Ansome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ansome working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.#T3#
Mason looking to control.
Ansome looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ansome is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mason has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ansome is looking to defend but Mason has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ansome! Mason pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ansome taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bea Mason!
Dan Ansome was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not about how you fall, it's about how you get back up. This is just a learning experience and I'll come back better than ever.'.
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