old fogies mason versus Lucas PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spark Boro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. Spark Boro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boro
vs
Gamburyan

182 cm
38
190 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

165 cm
40
175 lbs
10 - 21 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spark Boro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manvel Gamburyan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamburyan shoots for a takedown but Boro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gamburyan fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Spark Boro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Gamburyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
We've been told by Boro's head coaches at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gamburyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boro as he avoids it easily.
Boro leaves Gamburyan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gamburyan shoots in but Boro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gamburyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamburyan looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamburyan misses with a double jab
and Boro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gamburyan drops his hands momentarily and Boro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gamburyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Gamburyan misses with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gamburyan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boro quickly recovers to half guard.
Gamburyan prevents Boro from improving his position.
Boro pushes Gamburyan off looking to stand but Gamburyan dives back in and keeps control.
Gamburyan wants to pass to mount but Boro is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gamburyan.
Boro is not content to let Gamburyan control the position.
Gamburyan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Gamburyan is looking for a kimura but Boro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamburyan to get the leverage.
Gamburyan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gamburyan connects with a nice short shot to Boro's temple.
Boro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boro tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Boro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gamburyan is pressing down on Boro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boro is holding on for now.

Gamburyan 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.
Gamburyan is looking to take a break and control but Boro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Boro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gamburyan tries to pass to full mount but Boro defends it.
Boro tries to kick Gamburyan off but Gamburyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gamburyan wants to work for an arm triangle but Boro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manvel Gamburyan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan darts in looking for a takedown but Boro gets double underhooks and turns Gamburyan into the cage.

Gamburyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gamburyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spark Boro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manvel Gamburyan.
Gamburyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Boro off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Spark Boro has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown but Boro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamburyan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Boro tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamburyan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boro lands a big head kick that sends Gamburyan tumbling to the mat! Boro takes a step backwards and waves Gamburyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Manvel Gamburyan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamburyan swinging wildly here.
Gamburyan goes for a double leg but Boro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boro continues to drive forward.

Boro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gamburyan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boro circles away quickly and effectively.
Gamburyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boro is fending him off so far but Gamburyan persists. Nope, Boro circles away and we're back to standing.

Boro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gamburyan sprawling to the canvas! Gamburyan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boro finish him?!

Gamburyan is rocked!
Gamburyan misses with a right hand
and Boro counters with a nice body shot.
Gamburyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Boro finish him?
Boro looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Boro backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Gamburyan's temple! It sends Gamburyan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Boro celebrates and the doctors try to help Gamburyan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Spark Boro!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Spark Boro made sure he mentioned Technique MMA, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel comes to the cage accompanied by Rock N Roll Train. Steel has chosen Its a Fight as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jurgel
vs
Steel

168 cm
41
127 lbs
33 - 34 - 0

190 cm
36
181 lbs
22 - 18 - 3

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 34 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Steel!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Steel scores with a four punch combination!
Steel misses the jab.
Jurgel throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Jurgel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Jurgel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jurgel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jurgel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Jurgel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel connects with a single shot there.

Jurgel is rocked!
Jurgel walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Steel swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julius Steel!
A relieved looking Julius Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Retsu Kaioh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mills
vs
Kaioh

170 cm
39
170 lbs
31 - 18 - 0

192 cm
38
265 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Retsu Kaioh!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaioh misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kaioh.
Kaioh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mills swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaioh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Kaioh throws a wild body kick that Mills sees coming a mile off.
Kaioh tried to score with a low kick but Mills checks it.
Kaioh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaioh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Retsu Kaioh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kaioh tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mills moves away from the strike by Kaioh.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaioh.
Nice cross by Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Retsu Kaioh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh connects with a high kick.
Kaioh throws a low kick but Mills moves out of range easily.
Kaioh throws an off balance right hand
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaioh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaioh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Kaioh.
Mills blocks a head kick by Kaioh.
Kaioh looks for the body kick but Mills saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills slips under a jab from Kaioh.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaioh throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Kaioh lands a head kick. Mills smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaioh.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Kaioh.
Mills moves out of range as Kaioh strikes.
Mills slips a straight right by Kaioh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh misses with an uppercut.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kaioh.
Kaioh thows a body kick. Mills tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a lazy body kick
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
Kaioh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Kaioh.
Mills blocks a head kick by Kaioh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Retsu Kaioh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mills tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaioh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mills circles away quickly and effectively.
Mills blocks a head kick by Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaioh stuns Mills with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaioh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaioh throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaioh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaioh lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaioh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaioh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaioh swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
Kaioh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mills's hands.
Kaioh throws a hook to the side of Mills's head but Mills sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaioh throws a wild body kick that Mills sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kaioh.
Kaioh misses with a kick to the body.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kaioh.
Kaioh thuds his shin into the meat of Mills's side.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mills might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kaioh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kaioh lands a head kick. Mills smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaioh tries to clinch but Mills moves out of range.
Kaioh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaioh throws a low kick but Mills avoids it.
Kaioh misses with a body kick.
Kaioh misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaioh.
Kaioh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mills counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mills blocks the body kick.
Mills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mills avoids the head kick by Kaioh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Retsu Kaioh 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!

Kaioh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaioh throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a front kick that sends Mills stumbling back into the cage.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaioh misses with a head kick.
Kaioh misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaioh.
Kaioh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kaioh misses its intended target.
Kaioh misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Kaioh misses with an uppercut.
Mills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaioh.
Kaioh misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a low kick, looking for Mills's leg but Mills calmly moves out of range.
Kaioh moves in looking to clinch but Mills pushes him off.
Kaioh throws a combination that misses
and Mills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaioh delivers a nice body kick.
Mills looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kaioh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mills avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaioh throws the kick towards the body but Mills avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaioh throws out the jab.
Kaioh throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mills avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaioh throws a head kick but Mills moves out of range.
Mills checks a leg kick.
Kaioh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamey Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Retsu Kaioh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaioh tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaioh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaioh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaioh throws a right hand that Mills ducks under and follows up with a left that Mills also avoids with ease.
Mills moves out of range of the body kick from Kaioh.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses.
Kaioh throws a head kick that misses.
Kaioh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaioh throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Retsu Kaioh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaioh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Retsu Kaioh!
A very excited looking Retsu Kaioh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Mason could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Travis Lucas's chin.

Mason
vs
Lucas

178 cm
39
181 lbs
29 - 18 - 0

187 cm
38
208 lbs
39 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Mason!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Lucas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.

It looks like Travis Lucas has been cut.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucas tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lucas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucas.
Lucas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason lands a left and a right that sends Lucas crashing to the canvas! Mason dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mason can't control as he wanted to and Lucas manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Mason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucas has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucas tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Lucas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Mason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lucas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Mason!
Craig Mason is the new super heavyweight champion!
Craig Mason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.