PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall Mason has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Brutus's chin.

Brutus
vs
Mason

192 cm
27
181 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

180 cm
26
182 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Brutus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mason!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutus cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Brutus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brutus gets slowly back to his feet.
Brutus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mason has time to react.

Brutus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Brutus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brutus thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Brutus is controlling the pace.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brutus throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is trying to stand up here but Brutus is controlling him well.
Brutus wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brutus scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Brutus is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Brutus trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brutus.
Brutus 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.
Brutus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Brutus prevents Mason from standing back up.
Brutus wants to stand up but Mason has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brutus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Brutus is looking to stall here but Mason recovers full guard.

Brutus has gone for a leg lock! Mason slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brutus's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.

Mason drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brutus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mason has Brutus in his guard.
Brutus throwing strikes but missing.
Brutus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brutus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Brutus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Brutus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brutus wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Brutus throwing strikes but missing.
Brutus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Brutus trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Brutus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brutus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Mason tries to clinch but Brutus moves away
and Brutus counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason misses with a combination

and Brutus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mason won't be happy with that.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mason tries to escape but Brutus is in control.
Mason managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brutus.
Mason is not content to let Brutus control the position.
Brutus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutus lands some shots froms side control.
Brutus trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Brutus 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.
Brutus trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Brutus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Marcus Brutus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brutus throwing strikes but Mason manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brutus is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brutus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brutus is on top in guard.
Mason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brutus trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.

Brutus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutus slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Brutus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Brutus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brutus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brutus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brutus trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brutus lands a couple of elbows.
Brutus working some strikes from top position.
Brutus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Mason wants to stand but Brutus is controlling the position.
Brutus trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Brutus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brutus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mason looks to clinch

and Brutus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brutus throwing strikes but missing.
Brutus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brutus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brutus pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Brutus in his half guard.
Mason has hold of Brutus's hands but Brutus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brutus wants to free his trapped foot but Mason is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brutus winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brutus wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.

Brutus is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Mason is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Brutus connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Brutus working Mason over with strikes.
Brutus winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brutus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason has hold of Brutus's hands but Brutus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brutus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brutus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brutus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brutus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mason doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brutus.
Brutus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brutus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Brutus is very close to passing his half guard.
Brutus throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brutus is keen to just control but Mason is a slippery customer.
Brutus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brutus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brutus thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Brutus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marshall Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason trying to hold on to Brutus's head to control him but Brutus postures up.
Brutus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus Brutus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brutus sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Brutus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brutus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Brutus!