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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'. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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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