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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FFC I
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willshire throws a series of punches but Bannister avoids them all with ease.
Bannister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bannister wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Bannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Willshire wriggles free and stands up.
Bannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Willshire gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Willshire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bannister has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bannister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been hearing reports that Willshire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Bannister as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Bannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willshire walks into a jab.#TD2#
Bannister closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willshire's guard.#ES#
Willshire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bannister has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bannister trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bannister has clasped his hands together around Willshire's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannister is looking to take a break and control but Willshire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bannister in the domination position with Willshire hanging on.
Willshire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##ES#
Willshire has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bannister is on him like a limpet, forcing Willshire back against the cage.#TD2#
Bannister successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bannister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Willshire defends well.
Willshire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Willshire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bannister looking to control.
Bannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willshire is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bannister is trying to control the position but Willshire postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bannister can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willshire passes Bannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Willshire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bannister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willshire drops an elbow to the side of Bannister's head. #SUB#
Willshire seems to be working for a kimura but Bannister defends the submission attempt.
Bannister tries to get to full guard but Willshire has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Willshire is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bannister is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Perdue Willshire! |
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Event:
FFC I
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mythos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mythos enables Maybark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mythos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maybark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mythos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maybark has Mythos pulled in close to control his posture.
Maybark is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Maybark.
Maybark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mythos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mythos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mythos stops Maybark from standing up.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving. #T1#
Maybark is controlling Mythos's posture.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving.
Maybark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mythos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving. #SUB#
Mythos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maybark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maybark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maybark! #REVB#
Mythos is looking to regain half guard here but Maybark keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
Maybark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maybark working away.#SUB2#
Maybark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mythos is not content to let Maybark control the position.
Maybark working the ground and pound.
Maybark is working Mythos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mythos is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Maybark taking a breather here.
Mythos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maybark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mythos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mythos is controlling Maybark's posture.
Mythos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maybark controls the pace.
Mythos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maybark postures up and lands a big shot to Mythos's brow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mythos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maybark controls the pace.
Mythos 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maybark controlling the position for now.
Mythos trying to control the action but Maybark is working from the bottom.
Mythos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maybark actively working from the bottom here.
Maybark tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Maybark dominated that round.
That's time! Mythos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maybark throws a head kick that misses
and Mythos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mythos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maybark defends it nicely.#TD2#
Maybark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mythos on his heels. He'll look to pass Mythos's guard now, I'm sure.
Maybark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybark chips away with some ground and pound.
Maybark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Mythos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Maybark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mythos 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.
Maybark looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maybark's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Maybark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mythos wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mythos has a closed guard, preventing Maybark from standing up.
Maybark content to stall in guard here.
Mythos 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.
Mythos is trying to control the position but Maybark postures up.
Maybark connects with a couple of short punches.
Maybark working some strikes from top position.
Mythos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maybark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maybark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Maybark is stalling in the full guard.
Maybark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mythos's head.
Maybark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maybark is looking to stand up but Mythos won't let him.
Maybark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maybark wants to stand and escape but instead Mythos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maybark has his foot on Mythos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mythos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mythos trying to control but Maybark is working from the bottom.
Mythos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Maybark is controlling Mythos's posture.
Mythos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maybark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mythos postures up in Maybark's guard and throws a big left but Maybark blocks it.
Mythos trying to control but Maybark is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mythos drops back looking for a leg! Maybark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maybark manages to kick Mythos off! Mythos jumps back into Maybark's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos wants to control from the top but Maybark keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Maybark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mythos darts in looking for a takedown but Maybark gets double underhooks and turns Mythos into the cage. #TD2#
Maybark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maybark lands in his opponent's guard.
Maybark stopping the sweep attempt from Mythos.
Maybark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maybark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maybark tries to free his leg and advance position but Mythos is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maybark is stalling in the full guard.
Mythos controls Maybark momentarily but Maybark frees himself. #T1#
Maybark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mythos working a defensive guard here.
Maybark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mythos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maybark's guard. #REVR#
Maybark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos trying to control but Maybark is working from the bottom.
Maybark is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maybark tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mythos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mythos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maybark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mythos defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maybark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mythos is fighting to break Maybark's control of his arms but Maybark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maybark throws the left hand but Mythos avoids the punch easily.
Mythos avoids the head kick by Maybark.
As Maybark looks to move away, Mythos throws a big counter combo but Maybark just gets out of the way.
Mythos throws a one two combo.
#T3##TD2#
Maybark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mythos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mythos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maybark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maybark wants to stand but Mythos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maybark preventing the sweep.
Maybark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cthulhu Mythos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Maybark connects with a couple of short punches.
Maybark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maybark is in close to Mythos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maybark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maybark lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maybark looking to pass the guard.
Troy Maybark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maybark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Maybark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maybark 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Maybark! |
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Event:
FFC I
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan lands with a hook. Duran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sultan Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran shoots and misses
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duran.
Duran walks into a jab.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sultan Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Duran.
Khan lands with a nice combination. Duran backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Duran is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dominic Duran has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan with a nice cross.
Duran is still on wobbly legs! Can Khan finish him?
Khan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duran.
#T1#
Duran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duran off to one side.
Duran looks winded!
A head kick by Duran misses
and Khan counters with a straight that turns Duran's legs to rubber! Khan pushes forward with more strikes and Duran goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sultan Khan! |
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Event:
FFS 20: Cantonment
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
Carlito Orsini had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 212.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Michael Mason was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason clobbers Subhato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mason.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Subhato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mason misses with the combination.
Subhato seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Subhato throws a head kick but Mason moves out of range.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Subhato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Subhato circles away quickly and effectively.
Subhato misses with a head kick.
Mason lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Subhato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Subhato moves forwards but Mason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Subhato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Subhato is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Subhato.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reedo Subhato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subhato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Subhato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Subhato shoots for a double leg takedown but Mason sprawls well. He's pushed Subhato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason scores with a jab.
Subhato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Subhato walks into a jab.#CL#
Subhato closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Subhato avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Subhato decides to pull guard.
Subhato trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Subhato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subhato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subhato is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Subhato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Subhato is looking to stand up but Mason isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Subhato controlling Mason's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Subhato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Subhato gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Subhato misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Subhato takes one to the side of the head.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Mason lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Subhato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Subhato tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michael Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Subhato had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left and a right from Mason both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Subhato misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mason dominated that round.
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#
Mason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Subhato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Mason throws out a counter right but Subhato avoids it with no problem.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason jabs Subhato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Subhato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason lands an overhand right.
Subhato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Subhato takes one to the chin there.
Subhato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Subhato throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
Mason is looking for the big counter here.
Mason lands with a straight right. Subhato didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Mason moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Michael Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Subhato.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Mason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Subhato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Subhato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason cracks Subhato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason lands a two punch combo.
Subhato swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Mason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Subhato has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
#BC#
Subhato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Subhato goes for a double leg but Mason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mason continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reedo Subhato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason scores with a jab. Subhato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Mason lands a two punch combo.
Mason works over Subhato's head and body with a nice combination.
Reedo Subhato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Subhato walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Subhato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Subhato. Subhato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Mason lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Subhato.
Subhato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Subhato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Mason.#CL#
Subhato closes the distance and clinches.
Subhato avoiding damage.
Subhato blocks an uppercut.
Subhato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Subhato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
#T4#
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Subhato's elbow.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Subhato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Subhato shoots and misses
and Mason counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Subhato thinking.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mason.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subhato walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
Mason cracks Subhato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subhato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
Subhato has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subhato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason thuds a left hand into Subhato's body.
Mason works over Subhato's head and body with a nice combination.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Subhato back to the cage. Mason follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Subhato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Subhato needs to keep his hands up - Mason had a free shot at his head there.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Subhato pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Subhato.
Subhato has Mason pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason tries to stall but Subhato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Subhato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subhato looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.#T1#
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Subhato backpedaling.
A left lands for Mason.
Subhato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason lands a jab to Subhato's midsection.
Subhato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Subhato ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason throws a right hand that Subhato ducks under and follows up with a left that Subhato also avoids with ease.
Subhato is looking for a counter combo.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mason.
Subhato takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Subhato misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reedo Subhato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mason with a nice cross.#T2#
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Subhato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Subhato somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Mason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason tests Subhato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Subhato looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Subhato seems unphased.
Mason throws a combination. Subhato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Subhato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mason napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Subhato decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mason to his feet. #T3#
A punch combination from Subhato misses.
Subhato is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
Subhato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Subhato shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reedo Subhato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Subhato back to the cage. Mason follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Subhato is defended easily by Mason.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Subhato takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Subhato is defended easily by Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason scores with a sloppy right hand. Subhato should have avoided that one.
Subhato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mason finds it's way round the side to connect with Subhato's head.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Subhato.
Mason throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mason throws a series of strikes that have Subhato backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subhato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mason! |
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