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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Ratliff stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Ratliff against the cage.
Ratliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Ratliff is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Ratliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason taking a breather.
Ratliff wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Ratliff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Ratliff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ratliff just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Mason is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ratliff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mason to the mat. Mason regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ratliff stops Mason from standing up.
Ratliff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Ratliff is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ratliff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Ratliff is proving a slippery customer.
Ratliff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ratliff really is a fat lump.
Mason wants to stand but Ratliff is controlling the position.
Mason is trying to control the position but Ratliff postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Ratliff stands up from Mason's guard - Ratliff perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Ratliff works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Ratliff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Ratliff looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Ratliff is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The referee calls for Ratliff to work.
Ratliff is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mason prevents Ratliff from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Ratliff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mason regains guard immediately.
Ratliff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Ratliff stands and steps away. Mason gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ratliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Ratliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Ratliff can't get the takedown.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ratliff takes a shot to the head.
Ratliff can't break the clinch.
Ratliff wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ratliff smiles and moves away.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
As Mason tries to get set, Ratliff tries to push him back and clinch up but Mason manages to avoid the attempt.
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 Ulysses Ratliff will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ratliff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ratliff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mason really felt that one!
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ratliff's waist but Ratliff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Ratliff attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mason misses with a takedown #TD#
and Ratliff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ratliff.
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.
Ratliff is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason managing to control the position.
Ratliff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ratliff is one step ahead there.
Ratliff cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Mason is breathing heavily.#SU#
Ratliff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Mason clinches with his opponent.
Ratliff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ratliff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ratliff is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Ratliff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mason.
Mason tries to clinch but Ratliff moves out of range. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Ratliff back into the cage.
Ratliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ratliff tries to circle away but Mason has him pinned against the cage.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ratliff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Mason avoiding damage as Ratliff throws knees to the body.
Ratliff tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Ratliff working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Ratliff shows good takedown defense.
Ratliff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Ratliff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ratliff looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mason wants to clinch
and Ratliff counters with a one-two to the body. #T4##CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Ratliff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ratliff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ratliff wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Ratliff has him pressed against the cage.
Ratliff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Ratliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratliff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ratliff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Ratliff dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ratliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Ratliff wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Ratliff tightens his grip and picks Mason up, before dumping him to the ground. Mason manages to land in guard.
Ratliff throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ratliff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ratliff controlling him for the moment.
Ratliff working some strikes from top position.
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.
Ratliff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ratliff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Ratliff stands up and waves to Mason to follow him. #TD2#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ratliff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Ratliff has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mason is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ratliff can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ratliff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ratliff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ulysses Ratliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Mason.
Ratliff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Ratliff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ratliff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Ratliff shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mason moves into the clinch.
Ratliff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Ratliff.
Ratliff wants to break free but Mason has control.
#T3#
Ratliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ratliff.
Ratliff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mason avoiding damage as Ratliff throws knees to the body.
Mason keeps control of Ratliff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #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. #SU#
Mason is working an open guard so Ratliff takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Ratliff pushes him off.
Ratliff throws a quick counter head kick but Mason was just out of range.#CL2#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ratliff wants a takedown.
#T4##BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ratliff counters with a straight right hand.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ratliff swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Ratliff 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. #TD#
Ratliff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ratliff is in Mason's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratliff with a nice head shot there.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steve Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulysses Ratliff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ratliff stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Ratliff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ratliff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Ratliff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mason drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams looks winded!
Mason effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mason clinches up against the cage.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Williams has been cut.#BC#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason scores with a head kick.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sam Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mason has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Mason steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mason gets a big slam - oh, Williams is out! Williams is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Steve Mason!
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