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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Danial Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dan Kim!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kim drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Mason has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mason tries to pull guard but Kim won't allow it.
#TD2#
Kim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Kim#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Kim is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. #T1#
Kim is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Kim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mason wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kim stalling. #T3##SUB#
Mason looking for subs from the bottom but Kim mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) Kim
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Mason stops Kim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kim controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Kim prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Mason has given up his back here. Will Kim look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (8) Kim
Mason wants to escape the position.
Mason tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kim moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (11) Kim
Kim controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Kim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Kim 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.#T5#
Mason is really stuck here.
Kim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mason's body.
More stalling from Kim.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kim.
Mason can't escape the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Kim has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mason tries to escape but Kim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kim keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Yet more stalling tactics from Kim.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Kim controls the position.
Kim with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T8#
Mason tries to escape but Kim has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kim is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Kim controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Kim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Kim keeps control of the position easily here as Mason tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Mason right now.
#T10#
Kim is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mason tries to break free.
Kim controls the position.#T12#
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Kim keeps control of the position.
Kim controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Kim kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kim is continuing to stall.#T13#
Mason can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The adventures of Kim the control monster continue. Boring.#T14#
Mason is really stuck here.
Kim controls the position.
Kim has the hooks in. Mason is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Mason do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mason right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim wins on points by 11 to 0.
Dan Kim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danial Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stevie Hanselman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Hanselman pushes him off.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Hanselman pushes him off.#TD2#
Hanselman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mason manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) Hanselman
Hanselman wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanselman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanselman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanselman slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanselman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman controlling the pace.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Hanselman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Hanselman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Hanselman pushes his legs off easily.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanselman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanselman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanselman defends well.
Hanselman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hanselman is pushing down on Mason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mason is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanselman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanselman trying to control the pace.
Hanselman wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Well, if Hanselman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Hanselman goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Mason does a handstand and catches Hanselman in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Mason on top - Hanselman is already out from the submission! Mason gives Hanselman's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Danial Mason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Tovarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Tovarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tovarov taking a breather here.
An elbow from Tovarov crashes against the mat.
Tovarov takes a little break here. Mason wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Tovarov 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.#T1#
Mason is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tovarov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Tovarov crashes against the mat.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mason striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tovarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mason is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tovarov controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Tovarov rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tovarov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tovarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.#T3#
Tovarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tovarov uses it to pass to side control.
Mason is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Tovarov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Tovarov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Tovarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Tovarov controlling from the top position.
Tovarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tovarov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tovarov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Tovarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tovarov tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mason is looking for submissions but instead, Tovarov has regained full guard.
Mason preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tovarov dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tovarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andrey Tovarov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Tovarov stands up from Mason's guard - Tovarov perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Tovarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Tovarov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tovarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mason is defending against the submission attempts here by Tovarov.
Well, if Tovarov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2##SUB#
Mason looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tovarov pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Tovarov has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Tovarov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off.
Tovarov thowing shots but they're missing. #T3##SUB2#
Tovarov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mason wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tovarov.
Tovarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tovarov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tovarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Tovarov has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tovarov controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Tovarov working for a submission but Mason is keeping him at bay.
Mason can't escape the position.
Tovarov controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tovarov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tovarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tovarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Tovarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Tovarov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tovarov 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. #SUB#
Tovarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mason looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tovarov has picked Mason up and slammed him! Mason can't keep hold of the triangle and Tovarov manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tovarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mason's legs.
Mason is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tovarov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Tovarov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off.
Tovarov looking to finish with strikes here!
Tovarov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Tovarov has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Tovarov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mason to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mason shrugs it off.
Mason is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Danial Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tovarov content to control rather than advance.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Tovarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tovarov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Tovarov is looking for a kimura here.
Tovarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tovarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Tovarov moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
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 Tovarov walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason wants to clinch up but Tovarov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tovarov instigates a clinch.
Mason fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Tovarov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tovarov throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Tovarov seems content to control.
Tovarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Tovarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Tovarov decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Tovarov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrey Tovarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mason just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tovarov's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tovarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tovarov 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tovarov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pocisk looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Pocisk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Pocisk gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Pocisk crashes against the mat.
Pocisk tries to score with some ground and pound. Mason controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mason being controlled for a moment.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocisk 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.
Pocisk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pocisk prevents Mason from getting the reversal.#T1#
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Pocisk controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Pocisk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pocisk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.#T2#
Mason keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocisk trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pocisk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Pocisk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pocisk. #SUB#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Pocisk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Pocisk escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Pocisk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mason napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Pocisk taking a breather here.
Pocisk is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Pocisk trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pocisk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pocisk stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Pocisk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Mason. #TD2#
Pocisk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pocisk uses it to pass to side control.
Pocisk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Pocisk is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well. #SU2#
Pocisk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pocisk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pocisk lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Pocisk stands up and waves to Mason to follow him. #T1#
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mason tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Pocisk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pocisk is breathing heavily.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pocisk in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Jakub Pocisk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason is pressing down on Pocisk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Mason has his foot on Pocisk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pocisk works his way back into a safe position though.
Pocisk stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Pocisk is posturing up here but Mason has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pocisk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pocisk has to tap! Slick submission there by Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danial Mason! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1147 Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Johnson digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Johnson jabs at Mason's body.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Mason throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Demet Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason with the inside leg kick.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Mason throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Mason prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mason tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danial Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson wants to break free but Mason has control.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Mason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Mason.
Johnson is trying to push Mason away but Mason has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Mason keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson wants to break free but Mason has control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mason working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demet Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick from Mason, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Mason.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson jabs Mason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason walks into a left hand.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Mason connects with a high kick.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Mason's body.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Mason sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson digs a good hook to Mason's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.#T4#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson jabs at Mason's body.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demet Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson digs a good hook to Mason's body.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mason keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Demet Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Mason throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Danial Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mason scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Demet Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Mason.
Mason moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson jabs at Mason's body.
Mason closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
#T3#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Johnson blocks the elbow 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 Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mason gets a clinch.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Mason pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Mason misses with an elbow strike.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
Mason looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Mason tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Demet Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demet Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Demet Johnson!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Demet Johnson!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Demet Johnson!
Demet Johnson wins by unanimous decision! |
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