PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Regan (ranked 5876 p4p, 24863 weight class) and Atari Mason (ranked 542 p4p, 596 weight class). Atari Mason will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Regan
vs
Mason

179 cm
21
155
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
154
1 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Elder Scrolls Nutrition & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roscoe Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Atari Mason!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mason gets caught napping as Regan dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regan looking to pass the guard.
Regan wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Regan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Regan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mason has his hands on Regan's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Regan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mason is trying to defend but Regan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Regan trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason is controlling Regan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason is staying active underneath Regan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regan wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.
Regan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Regan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mason has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Regan is thwarting Mason's attempts to control the position.

Mason manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mason stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Regan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Regan somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Mason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Regan gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
Regan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Regan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.

Mason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Regan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Regan is breathing heavily.

Mason is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Regan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regan trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Atari Mason will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mason scores with a head kick.
Roscoe Regan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Regan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Mason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Regan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Regan gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Mason.
Regan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mason prevents it.

Mason gets control of Regan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Regan is one step ahead there.
Regan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Regan is trying to work for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Regan 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.

Regan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mason has recovered full guard.
Mason is looking to stand up but Regan isn't so interested in that idea.
Roscoe Regan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Regan working a defensive guard here.
Regan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Regan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.

Regan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mason has picked Regan up and slammed him! Regan can't keep hold of the triangle and Mason manages to pass to side control!
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Mason stands up.
Regan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mason drives through and clinches with Regan against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Regan circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Mason trying to control but Regan is working from the bottom.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason is working Regan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Regan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Regan tries to get out of the position.
Regan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Regan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
Regan is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason is working Regan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Regan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Regan gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Atari Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Regan with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Regan with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a left and a right that stings Regan.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Regan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Regan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.

Mason clinches up against the cage.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.

Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Regan sprawls well. Regan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Regan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Mason stuffs the takedown.

Mason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mason is working Regan over against the cage.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Regan.
Regan goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mason takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mason drags the fight down to the ground.

Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
Regan preventing the sweep.

Regan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Regan, into his guard.

Mason works over Regan with some ground and pound from guard.

Regan looking for subs off his back but Mason has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to pass the guard but Regan defending well.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Regan has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Regan trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Regan trying to control but Mason postures up.
Regan is not content to let Mason control the position.

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.
Regan trying to control here.
Regan moves into full guard.
Regan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Regan 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.

Regan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason 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.

Mason stands up and waves to Regan to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason works Regan's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atari Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atari Mason!