PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Gallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I do this. Steve Gallow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Mason's chin.

Gallow
vs
Mason

198 cm
27
275 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

191 cm
24
230 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Gallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Mason!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallow.

Gallow shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason wants to stand but Gallow is controlling the position.
Gallow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gallow.
Mason wants to stand and escape but Gallow is having none of it.
Gallow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason wants to stand but Gallow is controlling the position.
Gallow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand and escape but Gallow is having none of it.
Gallow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gallow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gallow is breathing heavily.
Gallow stops Mason from standing up.
Gallow with a nice head shot there.
Gallow throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason wants to stand and escape but Gallow is having none of it.
Gallow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gallow stops Mason from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gallow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gallow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason wants to stand but Gallow is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gallow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallow prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Gallow postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Gallow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gallow postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Gallow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gallow stops Mason from standing up.
Mason is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gallow throwing strikes but missing.
Mason is looking to stand up but Gallow isn't so interested in that idea.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gallow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to get back to his feet but Gallow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gallow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason wants to stand but Gallow is controlling the position.
Gallow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mason manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Gallow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallow.
Mason leaves Gallow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gallow with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Gallow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallow shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Gallow 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.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallow.
Steve Gallow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gallow misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Gallow backing up. Gallow nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallow looks for a takedown but Mason sprawls well.
Gallow tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Gallow with that takedown attempt.
Gallow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Gallow fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallow tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily

and Mason counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Gallow!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason wants to stand up but Gallow has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallow wants to get back to his feet.
Gallow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gallow tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
Mason prevents Gallow from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Gallow is controlling the position.
Gallow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gallow controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallow wants to get back to his feet.
Mason wants to stand up but Gallow is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallow wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mason stuffs the takedown.
Gallow tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Gallow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gallow shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gallow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a flying knee that drops Gallow! Mason dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Mason!
A determined James Mason didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!