Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Gracie is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've been hearing that Mason has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Gracie seems keen to control Mason's posture.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mason lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mason tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Mason's guard.
Mason pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Mason is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mason prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Kenny Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie trying to control here. #SUB#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Gracie is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is working hard here to advance position.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Mason gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mason to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mason pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Mason!

Event: HFA 39
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Davis connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Davis won't allow it.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Mason - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Davis wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
Mason looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davis prevents Mason from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Mason pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Davis throws a nice head kick!
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis pushes Mason away with a front kick.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason.
Davis is looking to get back to his feet here but Mason is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davis's back.
Mason is riding his opponent, not letting Davis buck him off. #T3##SUB#
Mason looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mason is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Davis is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Mason!
The defeated Thomas Davis had this to say: 'Well shit. I talked big and didn’t show for it. I’ll be better next time.'.

Event: HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Ross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mason slips a straight right by Ross.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Mason is rocked!
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ross engages and cracks Mason with a massive lead left hook - Mason tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ross is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rey Ross!
Rey Ross opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: HFA 32
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Cloud gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cloud is looking for a kimura here.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cloud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cloud prevents Mason from improving his position.
Mason is doing well to control the position and prevent Cloud from advancing to side control.
Mason tries to roll over but Cloud keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Cloud trying to mount his opponent but Mason defends it.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cloud wants to work for an arm triangle but Mason is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cloud is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well. #SUB#
Cloud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cloud trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cloud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to improve his position but Cloud is controlling well. #SUB#
Cloud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.
Mason wants to improve his position but Cloud is controlling well. #SUB#
Cloud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Cloud is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cloud to get the leverage.
Cloud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Mason tries to roll over but Cloud keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cloud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Cloud is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Cloud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mason sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cloud is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason tries to roll over but Cloud keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.
Cloud advances position into side control!
Mason is trying to control Cloud's posture but Cloud avoids it. #SUB#
Cloud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mason has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cloud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Poyzan Cloud dominated that round.
That's time! Cloud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Cloud moves into range and clinches up with Mason.#TD2#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason wants to stand but Cloud is controlling the position.
Cloud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cloud.
Mason is controlling Cloud's posture.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Cloud is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cloud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Mason stands up and waves to Cloud to follow him. #T1#
Cloud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mason eats them both and turns towards Cloud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Cloud moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cloud decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cloud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cloud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Cloud isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mason stacks Cloud on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mason!#T2#
Cloud is looking to reverse the position.
Cloud is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cloud sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cloud moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB#
Cloud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cloud is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Cloud looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Cloud 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.
Cloud seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cloud is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mason throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cloud's body to avoid the submission. Cloud has instead reached around Mason's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cloud arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Poyzan Cloud!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Mason throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Sanchez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Sanchez slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
Mason throwing short punches from the bottom.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mason wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Mason manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mason trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Sanchez.#T3#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Paul Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mason looks winded!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily#TD#
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mason sprawls and moves away.
Mason throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Mason throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is dominant here and he's now got Mason's back!
Sanchez avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mason manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez attempts a counter takedown but Mason avoids it well and moves away.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Mason trying to control here.
Mason tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Sanchez with a nice head shot there.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mason looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Mason pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kenny Mason!
Paul Sanchez was interviewed post fight and said 'Ts a shame that I keep losing, I’ll improve…eventually. Either that or I’ll drown in the waters I bring my opponents in when I win. I’ll see yall.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
Mason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Russo as he avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Russo throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russo cracks Mason with a good jab.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Mason gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Russo regains guard. #T1#
Russo keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Russo is pulling down on Mason's head. It's preventing any offense from Mason, at least for the moment.
Russo wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Russo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Russo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Russo manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Russo's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Dillon Russo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo connects with a crisp jab.
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.#CL#
Russo forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.
Mason pushes off an throws an elbow but Russo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo misses with a body punch. #T3#
Come on Russo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
Russo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is trying to break free.#T4#
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo has Mason pushed against the cage.
Russo is struggling to control the position.
Russo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mason is working for takedown but Russo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mason dives in and grabs Russo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo scores with a hook to the body. Mason takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Russo.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Russo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Russo tries to improve position but can't.
Mason working away.#SU2#
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo lands with a nice body punch. #T1##CL#
Russo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Mason has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mason is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason is looking to break free of the clinch but Russo has double underhooks.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Russo. #T2#
A short left from Russo.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mason.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Mason avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Russo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Russo tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Russo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mason with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo is working Mason over against the cage.#BC#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches.
Russo is working Mason over against the cage.
Dillon Russo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dillon Russo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Russo cracks Mason with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Russo is looking to wear down Mason with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.#CL#
Russo darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Russo misses with a punch to the body.
Russo is pushing Mason up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Russo digs a right hand into Mason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mason's gas tank.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Dillon Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Mason blocks a body shot from Russo. #T1#
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mason tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo taking a breather.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Russo manages to break the clinch.
Russo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenny Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch.
Mason goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo lands with a good body shot.
Dillon Russo is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Russo connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russo just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Russo.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo pushes Mason back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Mason tries a body shot but Russo blocks it.
Russo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Russo.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Russo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
Russo stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dillon Russo.
Russo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Russo clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russo.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mason is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Russo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kenny Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mason throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
A relieved looking Dillon Russo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Mason tries to counter it with a takedown but Carter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mason blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Mason drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Mason pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mason is keeping busy.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking to break free of the clinch but Mason has double underhooks.
A short right from Carter.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter. #T1#
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Richard Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Carter.
Mason looks winded!
Carter tries a knee to the head but Mason blocks it.
Carter cracks Mason with a nice body shot.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Mason off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Carter follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Mason was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Carter!
A relieved looking Richard Carter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rizzveira gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzveira is retaining full guard.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rizzveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mason thows a huge punch but Rizzveira dodges it nicely.
Mason wants to stand but Rizzveira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rizzveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rizzveira is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Rising Sun Training inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mason is taking a breather. Rizzveira 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rizzveira momentarily.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Rizzveira counters with an inside leg kick.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzveira counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rizzveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
Mason avoids the elbow strike from Rizzveira, against the cage. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Rizzveira's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Rizzveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzveira throws a quick counter head kick but Mason was just out of range.#TD2#
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Rizzveira's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizzveira wants to hit a sweep here but Mason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rizzveira there!
Rizzveira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mason seems to be working for a kimura but Rizzveira defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mason clinches up with Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzveira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rizzveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rizzveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mason clinches up with Rizzveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Rizzveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Rizzveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rizzveira fakes the leg kick and cracks Mason in the body.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Rizzveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Rizzveira sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rizzveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baro Rizzveira is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Rizzveira's guard.#SUB#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rizzveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Mason trying to control but Rizzveira is working from the bottom.
Kenny Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzveira has wrist control.#T3#
Mason wants to stand but Rizzveira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rizzveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rizzveira working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Rizzveira looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, if Mason 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenny Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rizzveira swivels and escapes.
Rizzveira quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Rizzveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.
Rizzveira is trying to break the clinch but Mason is controlling him.
A short right from Rizzveira. #TD2#
Mason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rizzveira is trying to keep an underhook but Mason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mason controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Rizzveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rizzveira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rizzveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Rizzveira has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rizzveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzveira trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason controlling the action here.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rizzveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rizzveira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rizzveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Baro Rizzveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason is staying tight to Rizzveira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rizzveira tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rizzveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rizzveira tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason tries to move to mount but Rizzveira blocks the move with his legs.
Rizzveira being controlled for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Mason!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Taxi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taxi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taxi misses with a straight right.
Mason changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taxi.
Mason avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
A lazy left from Taxi finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
Taxi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taxi lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Taxi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.#T1#
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
Mason attempts a counter takedown but Taxi avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Taxi.
Taxi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taxi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch up
and Taxi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason tries to clinch there but Taxi circles away.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Taxi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taxi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Taxi avoided it.#T2#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taxi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taxi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taxi takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Taxi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason wants to clinch.
Taxi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taxi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Taxi throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Taxi misses.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Taxi misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason throws a head kick but Taxi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Taxi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Mason tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Taxi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taxi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taxi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Mason is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taxi cracks Mason on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mason falls backwards against the cage. Taxi follows up with more strikes that drop Mason to his knees. Taxi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mason! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Taxi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2024

#R1#
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mason tries to keep at a distance but Singh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mason is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Mason pulls Singh into guard.
Singh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mason trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason seems keen to control Singh's posture.
Mason wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Singh stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Singh tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mason shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason advances position into side control!
Mason trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Mason advances nicely into full mount.
Mason trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singh wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Singh is bucking up trying to escape but Mason cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Singh tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Singh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Singh wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #T4#
Singh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is looking to sweep but instead, Singh has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Mason actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Singh 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#
Singh is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad. #CL#
Singh rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Singh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Singh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD#
Singh manages to pull guard.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Singh has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage. #T1#
Singh keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #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.
Singh wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Singh trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Mason is thwarting Singh's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nirmal Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nirmal Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Singh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.#BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mason wants to counter with a clinch but Singh pushes him away.#CL2#
Mason forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Singh tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason tries to pull guard but Singh won't allow it. #BC#
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Singh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mason unleashes a big counter combination but Singh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Singh backing up. Singh nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Singh is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Singh backpedaling. #TD2#
Mason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Singh has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage. #T4#
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason wanted to stand there but Singh had control of the position.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singh's waist but Singh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenny Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a head kick.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nirmal Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh wants to clinch.#KD#
Singh lands a left and a right that send Mason crashing to the mat, dazed. Singh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mason is rocked!
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Singh drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away. #CL#
Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Singh tightens his grip and picks Mason up, before dumping him to the ground. Mason manages to land in guard.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Singh pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Singh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason! #REVB#
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Singh down.
Singh can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Singh sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Mason is trying to work for a kimura but Singh is defending well.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singh works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Singh has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Singh 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singh's guard. #REVB#
Singh has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving. #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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nirmal Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Mason!
In defeat, Nirmal Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're no strangers to love You know the rules and so do I (do I) A full commitment's what I'm thinking of You wouldn't get this from any other guy I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling Gotta make you understand Never gonna give you up Never gonna let you down Never gonna run around and deser'.

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robertson sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robertson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robertson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robertson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mason seems to be looking for submissions.
Mason is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Mason decides to stand up.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Robertson gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Robertson, up you get!
Mason tries to work over Robertson's front leg with a kick but Robertson checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Mason 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.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.#T3#
Mason wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mason is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mason controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robertson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but Mason has passed to side control!
Mason advances to full mount.
Mason lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason raining down shots from the mount!
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Mason takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SU#
Mason stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mason 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.
Mason is in close to Robertson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robertson's guard.
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kenny Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SU#
Mason escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Robertson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mason is now in half guard.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mason controlling the pace.
Mason winds up and cracks Robertson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Robertson's guard.
Mason forces his way into half guard.
Mason is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Robertson is rocked!
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robertson is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Robertson quite badly. Robertson pulls Mason in close trying to recover. Mason postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Robertson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Robertson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Mason!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown connects with a leg kick.
Brown thows a leg kick but Mason checks it #TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mason just content to control the position.
Mason looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
Mason controlling from side mount. #T1##SU#
Mason decides to stand back up.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Mason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.#SU#
Mason decides to stand back up.
Mordecai Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mordecai Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Mason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is letting Mason control him for a moment.
Mason 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason is trying to move to mount but Brown reverses beautifully and ends up in Mason's guard.
Mason pulls Brown in to control the position.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Kenny Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mason tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Mason misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Mason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kenny Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenny Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Mason with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Mason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick there by Brown.
Brown lands an overhand right.#T4#
Brown tries to clinch but Mason is having none of it.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown thumps Mason with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Mason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Mason misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mordecai Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown is looking to clinch.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Mason stops Brown from standing up.
Brown is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason. #CL#
Mason instigates a clinch.
Brown wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mason as Brown tries to tie him up.
Brown has Mason pressed against the cage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Mason blocks the body kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mason has Brown pushed against the cage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Mason manages to pull guard.
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
Brown is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.
Brown wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it. #T4#
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Mason trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mason tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mordecai Brown.
I think Brown 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFA 6
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason passes Archer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Archer's hands, connecting with Archer's forehead.
Mason is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mason stalling.
My spies in Cozad MMA Tokyo inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Archer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer trying to control but Mason postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mason prevents Archer from improving his position.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Mason.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Mason 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.
It looks like Mason 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mason gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Mason tries to stand but Archer is controlling from the bottom.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer has a hand on Mason's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mason takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason 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##TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2#
Mason stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Archer prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mason can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mason has closed the distance and engaged Archer in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Archer tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Mason gets control of Archer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Mason is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Mason manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Mason gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Archer is looking to get back to is feet but Mason passes into side control.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason controlling from side mount.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Mason landing strikes.
Mason is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Mason has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mason pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Mason working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Archer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mason off and cradles Archer's limp body as Mason celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kenny Mason!

Event: HFA 4
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Highlander is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Mason is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mason breaks Highlander's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mason's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Highlander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Highlander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Highlander working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Highlander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason trying to control but Highlander is working from the bottom.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highlander swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Highlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Highlander is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Highlander cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Highlander!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Mason pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez is working for takedown but Mason is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mason is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Hernandez is stalling here. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Mason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenny Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Hernandez.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez blocks a body shot from Mason. #TD#
Mason jumps guard and drags Hernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mason misses with a head shot. Hernandez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mason lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hernandez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hernandez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hernandez! #REVB#
Mason has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Hernandez stands up.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hernandez.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mason is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
Mason lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4##TD#
Mason gets a takedown into half guard.
Mason wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hernandez is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
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 Kenny Mason 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#
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hernandez gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hernandez working a defensive guard but Mason passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hernandez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to stand but Hernandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hernandez pushes Mason off but Mason dives into side control.
Mason controls the position.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.#SUB#
Mason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mason landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Mason seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mason scores with punches from side control.
Hernandez is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
What's Hernandez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
Hernandez regains half guard.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hernandez is wriggling around but Mason manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVB#
Mason trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason working Hernandez over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Mason dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Hernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Mason wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Mason prevents Hernandez from standing back up. #T1#
Mason is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mason works his way into side control.
Mason tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling his head.
Hernandez wants to control but Mason postures up.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason tries to bum rush Hernandez with a series of wild strikes but Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Hernandez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kenny Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Hernandez ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Mason drives through with a takedown into Hernandez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernandez tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mason wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hernandez tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason wants to stand but Hernandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Mason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez feints the counter takedown.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Mason acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4##TD#
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mason dives into side control. #REVB#
Mason wants to stand but Hernandez has his arm trapped.
Hernandez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Mason!

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