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Event:
CFC 518
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Whoyoumessingwith scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whoyoumessingwith!
#CUT2#It looks like Tiabult Mason has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Whoyoumessingwith's corner calls for a 1-2. Whoyoumessingwith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Whoyoumessingwith dives in and scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Whoyoumessingwith is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Whoyoumessingwith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whoyoumessingwith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whoyoumessingwith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whoyoumessingwith is one step ahead there. #T1#
Whoyoumessingwith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason working a defensive guard but Whoyoumessingwith manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to advance position but instead Mason slips a leg back in to half guard.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whoyoumessingwith lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Whoyoumessingwith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Whoyoumessingwith has control of the leg.
Whoyoumessingwith 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.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Whoyoumessingwith 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 Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Let's hope that Whoyoumessingwith 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.
Whoyoumessingwith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whoyoumessingwith. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Whoyoumessingwith gets the takedown into side control.
Mason is letting Whoyoumessingwith control him for a moment.
It looks like Whoyoumessingwith 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiabult Mason's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Whoyoumessingwith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mason prevents Whoyoumessingwith from moving into mount.
Whoyoumessingwith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Whoyoumessingwith.
Mason is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Mason prevents Whoyoumessingwith from improving position.
Whoyoumessingwith 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.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whoyoumessingwith throws an elbow but Mason slips to the side and avoids it well.
Whoyoumessingwith controls the position from side control.
Whoyoumessingwith looks up at the clock and then as Mason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Whoyoumessingwith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs.
Whoyoumessingwith working the ground and pound.
Whoyoumessingwith controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Whoyoumessingwith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Mason looking for a sweep but Whoyoumessingwith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Whoyoumessingwith dominating with strikes here.
Mason tries to hold on but Whoyoumessingwith pushes him away.
Whoyoumessingwith controlling the position easily from mount.
Whoyoumessingwith breaks from Mason's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Mason is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mason is in a horrible position here. Whoyoumessingwith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Whoyoumessingwith looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Whoyoumessingwith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whoyoumessingwith content just to control the position here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Whoyoumessingwith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiabult Mason's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Whoyoumessingwith shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Good work by Whoyoumessingwith as he checks the leg kick.
Whoyoumessingwith blocks a head kick by Mason.
Whoyoumessingwith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Whoyoumessingwith.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whoyoumessingwith somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Whoyoumessingwith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Mason takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Whoyoumessingwith working away.
Mason is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whoyoumessingwith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Whoyoumessingwith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whoyoumessingwith is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping. #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.
Whoyoumessingwith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mason to see if he's OK.
Mason struggling a bit here.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3##SUB2#
Whoyoumessingwith is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well.
Whoyoumessingwith controlling the position. #SUB2#
Whoyoumessingwith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whoyoumessingwith tries to move to mount but Mason blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whoyoumessingwith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tiabult Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiabult Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith.#TD2#
Whoyoumessingwith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mason sprawls well initially but Whoyoumessingwith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking to control Whoyoumessingwith'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!
Whoyoumessingwith thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Whoyoumessingwith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whoyoumessingwith 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plutodontknow Whoyoumessingwith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Long lands a jab to the head.
Long checks the leg kick nicely there.
Long looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Long slips the punch.
Long was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Long throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Long.
Mason jabs Long right on the nose. Long blinks but takes it well.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Long lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
#T1#
Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Long throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Long checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Long swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gao Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long misses with a double jab.
Mason looks to throw a body kick
and Long counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Mason slips under a jab from Long.
Long throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Long off balance momentarily.
Mason connects with a leg kick.
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 the leg kick and cracks Long in the body.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Long is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Long tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Mason slips a straight right by Long.
Mason is looking for the big counter here.
Mason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Long - that will leave a mark!
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Long throws a solid leg kick but Mason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Long.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Long.
Long is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Long blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Long throws a big counter combination but Mason scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Long scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason lands with a kick to the temple. Long shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gao Long will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Long throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Mason.
Mason counters with a body kick.
Mason lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Long misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Mason feints and then cracks Long's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Long down.
Long with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with a double jab.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Mason looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
Gao Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Long throws a quick inside leg kick.
Long moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Mason throws a leg kick but Long sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Long lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Long misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Long was not able to check.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Long tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Long takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Long thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Long is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Long's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Long.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Long tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Long to regain full guard.
Long wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position. #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. #T4#
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiabult Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Long is out of range.
Long was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Long throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Long misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason keeps Long at a distance using the push kick.
Long is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Long swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mason feints and then cracks Long's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Long down.
Long misses with a body shot.
Mason works Long's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mason.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
Mason replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Long blocks it well.
Mason avoids the body shot from Long.
Mason shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Long just misses with a punch to the body.
Long misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason avoids the body shot from Long.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason connects with an inside leg kick.
Long connects with an inside leg kick.
Mason drops his hands momentarily and Long takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Mason moves away from the strike by Long.
Mason is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Long slams his shin into Mason's torso.
Mason avoids the body shot from Long.
Mason throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Long on the side of the head.
Long buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiabult Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason throws a leg kick that is checked
and Long counters with a nice uppercut.
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Long scores with a jab to the head.
Long throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason motions for Long to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Long misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Long sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiabult 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiabult Mason! |
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