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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason swinging wildly here.
Bennett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Bennett sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Bennett.
Clyde Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Bennett doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Mason let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Bennett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bennett tries to counter by clinching up but Mason breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Mason pushes Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bennett.
Bennett trying to land knees to the body.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mason avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bennett obliges.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett tries to land knees in the clinch but Mason avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett leaning against his opponent.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett wants to stall.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Bennett taking a breather.
Mason avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Bennett back into the cage.#TD2#
Mason decides to pull guard.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #SUB2#
Mason looking for subs off his back but Bennett has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Bennett wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Bennett being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mason's guard.
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 Clyde Bennett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mason moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bennett defends well and Mason ends up having to push Bennett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bennett moves into the clinch.
Bennett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Bennett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bennett lands a body punch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Bennett holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
Clyde Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a body punch. #BC#
Bennett breaks the clinch.
Bennett really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Mason is looking to break free of the clinch but Bennett has double underhooks.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett missing with knees to the body.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bennett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bennett tries to clinch up.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Bennett tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Bennett looks to clinch
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clyde Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.#T2#
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mason sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Mason as he connects with a hook.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bennett circles away.
Bennett wants to clinch.
Bennett misses with a head kick.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Bennett leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bennett pushes Mason away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bennett as Mason shoots in.#CL#
Bennett clinches with his opponent.
Bennett trying to control the position but instead, Mason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bennett into the cage.#T4#
Bennett is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bennett down to the mat. Bennett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mason tries to clinch but Bennett moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Bennett. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Bennett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mason is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Bennett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason avoiding damage as Bennett throws knees to the body.
Bennett is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bennett has his back to the cage.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Bennett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Mason pulls Bennett into guard.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason wants to control but Bennett passes easily into half guard.
Mason is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back!
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mason is not going to allow Bennett to sit and survive in this position. #T2##SUB2#
Mason tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason not allowing Bennett to control his hands.
Bennett has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mason.#T3#
Bennett just trying to survive but Mason is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mason 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.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Bennett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mason's arms.
Mason is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mason gets his hands free as Bennett looks to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bennett doesn't escape.
Frank Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett rolls, trying to escape but Mason keeps control of the position.
Bennett just trying to survive but Mason is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mason throwing sloppy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennett trying to control the position but Mason manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Mason has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bennett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Frank Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clyde Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bennett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyde Bennett!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cummings gets a takedown into half guard.
Mason tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cummings has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cummings lands a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings lands a heavy elbow.
Cummings with a couple of short strikes.
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Cummings cracks Mason with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T1#
Cummings content just to control the position here.
Cummings connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cummings tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cummings dominating with strikes here.
Cummings takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Mason regains half guard.
Cummings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mason looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason gets back to full guard.
Cummings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #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.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cummings decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cummings moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason looks winded!
Mason shoots in but Cummings avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cummings feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilburn Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Mason tries to sprawl but Cummings drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason tries to kick Cummings off in order to stand up. Cummings Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilburn Cummings dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason throws a nice looking combination but Cummings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Cummings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!#ES2#
Mason throws Cummings to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cummings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cummings throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Wilburn Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cummings somewhat.
Mason is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cummings tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range. #CL#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Cummings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mason!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cummings 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#
Mason manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cummings's best efforts.
Mason controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cummings in particular looking to stall.
Cummings working the head and body with strikes.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Cummings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cummings not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Wilburn Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.
Cummings shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Cummings counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cummings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Cummings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cummings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mason on his heels. He'll look to pass Mason's guard now, I'm sure.
Cummings content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cummings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cummings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cummings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wilburn Cummings will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cummings with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Cummings shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Cummings sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Cummings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilburn Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Cummings shoots in.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Mason forces Cummings back against the cage and clinches.
Mason takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason jumps guard but Cummings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cummings missing with knees to the body.
Mason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#BC#
Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason tries to clinch up.#TD#
Mason gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cummings to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cummings won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #T2#
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cummings preventing the sweep.
Mason is controlling Cummings's posture.
Cummings wants to stand but Mason is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cummings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Cummings is standing up over Mason. Mason looks to escape but Cummings dives into side control.
#SU#
Cummings has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cummings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.#TD#
Cummings bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Cummings working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Cummings stalls from top position.
Mason tries to buck Cummings off but Cummings is having none of it.
Cummings working the body and head with strikes.
Cummings has control of an arm but Mason manages to advance to Cummings's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings breaks Mason's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Frank Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilburn Cummings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummings is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilburn Cummings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cummings 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilburn Cummings!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rush keeps control of Mason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Rush's ribcage. Rush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rush misses with a knee to the head.
Rush tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Rush drops back down to his feet.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rush pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mason throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rush swivels and escapes.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.#CL2#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rush scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rush is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Mason is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush avoiding damage as Mason throws knees to the body.
Rush jumps guard but Mason stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rush throws an elbow but misses.
Rush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Rush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rush controlling the position for now.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason. #T4#
Rush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Leigh Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Rush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Mason gets to his feet - Rush follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Rush throws an elbow but it misses.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leigh Rush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Rush throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Rush tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rush has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rush pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Rush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Rush misses with a knee to the head.
Rush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
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 Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush throws an elbow but it misses.
Mason has had enough of the clinch but Rush keeps him there for the moment.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rush.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Rush is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.#T4#
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush 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 pulls Rush in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Rush dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Rush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Rush.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Frank Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rush throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Rush throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mason looking to control.
Rush trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rush connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mason has an active guard here but Rush has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason punching from the bottom.
#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 tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason is controlling Rush's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.#TD2#
Mason scores with a takedown into Rush's guard.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SU2#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rush, up you get!
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mason has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason blocks an elbow strike from Rush.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rush to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mason decides to pull guard.
Rush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mason is controlling Rush's posture.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Rush pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Mason.
I think Rush has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leigh Rush!
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