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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Poging closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard.
Mason keeping hold of Poging's head, controlling as best he can.
Poging trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason is trying is best to control the position here.
Poging controlling the action here.
Mason is not content to let Poging control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poging wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poging with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##SU2#
Poging postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mason to stand up.
Tomas Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poging shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed Poging's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Poging gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason is looking to stand up but Poging isn't so interested in that idea.
Mason has Poging pulled in close to control his posture.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Poging advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking to control Poging's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?#T2#
Poging wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Poging is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Poging is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Mason tries to roll over but Poging keeps him under control.
Poging 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.#T3#
Poging is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mason! #SUB2#
Mason tries to buck Poging off so he can stand up but Poging has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Mason falls backwards, slamming Poging to the mat but Poging holds on tight! Mason is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eerste Poging!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Macola has managed to clinch.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Macola is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macola 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.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Macola.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Mason is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Macola drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Macola striking off his back but it's not causing Mason any problems.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Macola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macola keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Macola controlling the position.
Macola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macola.
Macola shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Macola gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Macola turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Macola decides to stand back up. Macola steps back and let's Mason get back to his feet.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macola looks winded!
Macola wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Macola clinches.
Macola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mason's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tomas Mason has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason 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 is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Mason has clasped his hands together around Macola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macola tries to improve position but can't.
Mason creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Macola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Macola bucks up and tries to throw Mason off but instead Mason has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macola wants to get back to his feet.
Mason throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mason struggling to keep hold of the position.
Macola trying to control the hands but Mason breaks the grip.
Macola is trying to break free.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macola trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Macola tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Macola swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mason unloads with some shots from mount but Macola bucks and avoids them well.
Mason throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macola because Mason loaded up on that one.
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Macola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason scoring with strikes but Macola is staying in there.
Mason landing punches.
Mason tries to control but Macola wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Mason's cut.
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#
Macola lands a jab.#CL2#
Macola gets a clinch.
Macola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Macola'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.
Macola tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
letting Mason counter with a right hand. #CL#
Mason has Macola up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Macola manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Macola clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Macola is defending well.
A hook to the body from Macola.
#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Macola rushes Mason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Macola.#BC2#
Macola breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Macola with that takedown attempt.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
Macola wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Macola tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Macola 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Macola stands up and beckons Mason to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Macola. Macola maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but Macola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Macola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Macola after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macola pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Macola clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Macola drags the fight down to the ground.
Macola keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Macola wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Macola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason won't allow Macola to sweep him here.
Macola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Macola 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.
Macola has Mason pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Macola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Macola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomas Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macola.
Macola shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Macola cracks the inside of Mason's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macola shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Macola.#TD2#
Macola feints and as Mason raises his hands in defense, Macola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason controls Macola momentarily but Macola frees himself.
Mason managing to control the position. #T1#
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macola looking to pass the guard.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Macola stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Macola closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Macola breaks from the clinch.
Mason throws a right hand that Macola ducks under and follows up with a left that Macola also avoids with ease.
Macola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Macola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Macola manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mason on his heels. He'll look to pass Mason's guard now, I'm sure.
Macola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macola wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Macola postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Macola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macola's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macola is one step ahead there.
Macola trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Macola passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Macola is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Macola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macola 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Macola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Marjanovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marjanovic somewhat.
Marjanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Marjanovic on that attempt.
Mason drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marjanovic sprawls and moves away.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Marjanovic.
Marjanovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marjanovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.#CL#
Mason forces Marjanovic back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marjanovic prevents it.
Marjanovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Marjanovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason gets underhooks to prevent Marjanovic's takedown attempt.
Mason can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Marjanovic pulls Mason into guard.
Marjanovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Marjanovic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marjanovic trying to control the position.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Marjanovic has wrist control.
Mason trying to control but Marjanovic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mason is looking to clinch but Marjanovic is avoiding it.
#T3#
Marjanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marjanovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head.
Marjanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason tries to clinch up.
As Mason backs off Marjanovic throws a huge counter combo but Mason manages to avoid it all.
Marjanovic is looking to clinch. #T4#
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
As Marjanovic tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Marjanovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Mason 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 moves in looking to clinch but Marjanovic pushes him off.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Max Marjanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mason rushes Marjanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Marjanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marjanovic gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marjanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Marjanovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marjanovic goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason checks a low kick from Marjanovic.
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 Tomas Mason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marjanovic shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason throws a big counter combination but Marjanovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marjanovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marjanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Marjanovic has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mason is defending well.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic 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.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marjanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Marjanovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mason is working for takedown but Marjanovic is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Marjanovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marjanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Marjanovic manages to pull guard.
Marjanovic is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Marjanovic is working from the bottom.
Marjanovic pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Marjanovic 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. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marjanovic keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marjanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Marjanovic's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Marjanovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Marjanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marjanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marjanovic shoots in but no luck this time. #T3##CL2#
Marjanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marjanovic is trying to break free.
Mason is working for takedown but Marjanovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Mason is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marjanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marjanovic looking for a takedown.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Marjanovic has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason tries to break free but Marjanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Marjanovic is trying to break free.
Marjanovic wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason fails to pull guard.
Marjanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Marjanovic is stalling here.
#T4#
Marjanovic tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marjanovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marjanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marjanovic can't get the takedown.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marjanovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Marjanovic manages to pull guard.
Marjanovic is controlling Mason's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marjanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Marjanovic's legs - danger averted.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Marjanovic shoots and misses #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Marjanovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mason tries to score a body lock takedown but Marjanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marjanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason keeps control of Marjanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Marjanovic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mason clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Marjanovic tightening his grip on Mason, looking for the choke. #T1#
Marjanovic controls the position.
Marjanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason trying to control the action but Marjanovic just sinks the hooks in.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Marjanovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Marjanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Marjanovic let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Marjanovic biding his time, controlling Mason. #SUB2#
Marjanovic 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 Marjanovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mason trying to control the position but Marjanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Marjanovic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marjanovic 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.
#SUB2#
Marjanovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mason is defending well though. Marjanovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Marjanovic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mason.
Marjanovic throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marjanovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Max Marjanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason trying to control the position but Marjanovic manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Marjanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marjanovic 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Marjanovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by jj. jj maintains the clinch.
jj pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mason tries for a takedown but jj manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on jj's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
jj jumps guard and drags Mason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
jj throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason trying to control but jj is working from the bottom.
jj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
jj keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mason 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 preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
jj instigates a clinch. #TD2#
jj pulls Mason into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
jj 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.
jj pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
jj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Mason postures up.
jj wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
jj controlling the position.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from jj. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
jj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
jj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
jj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
jj wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Mason seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
jj shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed jj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but jj breaks away and moves out of range.
jj misses the jab.
As jj tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but jj manages to avoid the attempt.
jj shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan jj.
jj looks winded!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but jj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason tries to clinch up.
jj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jj somewhat.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
jj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason is looking to counter the offense by jj and move into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason tries to break free but jj pushes him back against the cage.
jj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Mason wants to take the fight to the mat but jj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Mason has jj pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. jj manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is looking for a takedown.
Mason jumps guard but jj turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is trying to drag jj to the mat but jj just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan jj 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##CL2#
jj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason is working for takedown but jj is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite jj's efforts to push away.#TD#
Mason decides to pull guard.
jj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
jj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
jj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
jj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jj content to stall in guard here. #T1#
jj throws a big elbow that misses.
jj works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
jj escapes and gets back to his feet.
jj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from jj is defended easily by Mason.
Tomas Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan jj.
jj is breathing heavily.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by jj.
Mason blocks the body kick.
jj has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
jj throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
jj swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
jj is looking to clinch.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
jj clinches up against the cage.
jj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mason pulls his leg out and moves away.
jj throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomas Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason leaves jj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Mason scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
jj rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason keeps control of jj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jj fights it off and pushes away nicely.
jj shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed jj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.
jj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason is looking to counter the offense by jj and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with jj, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mason is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. jj can't fight it off and eventually Mason manages to take the fight to the floor. jj looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason trying to control but jj is working from the bottom.
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 Tomas Mason will probably get the nod.
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#
Mason takes a swing at jj's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
jj throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mason was covering up waiting for the punch and jj finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Mason pushes jj off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
jj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
jj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
jj with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings jj.
Tomas Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan jj.#TD2#
jj looking to score a takedown here. Mason is defending well but jj drives through and ends up in Mason's guard.
Mason trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
jj prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
jj being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Mason manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
jj fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - jj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mason blocks a head kick by jj.
#T3#
jj tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason blocks a head kick by jj.
Mason goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mason scores with a head kick. jj tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
jj looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
jj has a takedown stuffed.
jj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mason checks the leg kick.
jj shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with jj.
jj gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by jj after a bit of a struggle.
jj is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mason gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason is working for takedown but jj is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason 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 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomas Mason!
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