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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RHINO MMA
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Murray shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been hearing reports that Mason has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murray tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a one-two to the body.
Geraldo Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Murray.
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown but Mason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Murray shoots in and bounces Mason off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray wants to stand but Mason has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Mason 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.
Murray scoring with some ground and pound.
Murray wants to stand but Mason has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
Murray 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.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray is stalling in the full guard.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murray is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Murray shoots in.
Mason throws a big counter combination but Murray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jeff Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Murray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murray working Mason over with strikes. #T3#
Still in half guard, Murray seems content to control.
It looks like Murray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mason might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murray tries to stand and escape but Mason is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason tries to kick Murray off but Murray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murray winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Murray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Mason is defending well.
Murray stops Mason from getting back to his feet.
Murray is controlling the pace.
Mason pushes Murray off looking to stand but Murray dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murray has a takedown stuffed.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason. #ES2#
Murray sneaks out the side door and pushes Mason away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murray wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mason is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Mason circles away and we're back to standing.
Geraldo Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Murray.
Mason leaves Murray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murray.
Murray fails with the takedown.#CL#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
Murray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Murray tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mason gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.
Jeff Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.#T3#
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Murray manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murray.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Mason, which made it look bad.
Murray is breathing heavily.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murray is defended easily by Mason.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Murray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the cage. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Geraldo Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murray.
As Murray looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Murray backing up. Murray nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Mason feinted with a counter takedown.
Geraldo Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Murray.
Murray dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason throws a right hand that Murray ducks under and follows up with a left that Murray also avoids with ease.#CL#
Mason rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mason with a body shot.
Murray tries for a takedown but Mason circles away easily
and Mason counters with a three punch combo that has Murray backing up. Murray nods at Mason to acknowledge the strikes.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Murray darts in looking for a takedown but Mason gets double underhooks and turns Murray into the cage.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murray misses with a takedown
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mason clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murray.#T2##CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Murray.#TD#
Mason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Murray lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Murray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Geraldo Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mason is looking to escape.
Murray is controlling the pace.
Murray wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason has hold of Murray's hands but Murray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Murray escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Murray shoots in.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Murray shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geraldo Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Geraldo Mason!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Geraldo Mason!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Geraldo Mason!
Geraldo Mason wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hive has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Hive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Hive lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Mason pushes Hive off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Hive.
Hive tries to break free but Mason pushes him back against the cage.
Mason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hive misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Hive has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Hive has Mason pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hive pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mason tumbling to the mat - Hive dives into Mason's guard.#ES#
Mason pushes Hive off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hive was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hive wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mason manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Mason in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hive tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geraldo Mason!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruttenum tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruttenum looks to land a left hand but Mason moved out of range nicely.
Mason feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ruttenum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mason pushes Ruttenum off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Ruttenum drives through and clinches with Mason against the cage.
#TD2#
Ruttenum pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ruttenum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruttenum looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruttenum, not yet.
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.
Ruttenum looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruttenum, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Ruttenum 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.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Ruttenum's brow.
Mason would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Ruttenum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruttenum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ruttenum is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mason takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Ruttenum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mason manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Mason has his feet on Ruttenum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ruttenum blocks a head kick by Mason.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mason stops Ruttenum from standing up.
Mason passes Ruttenum's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU#
Mason decides to return to a standing position. #T3##TD2#
Ruttenum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Mason manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason jumps guard but Ruttenum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ruttenum shoots in and gets a takedown into Mason's guard.#ES#
Mason uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Ruttenum's guard.
Mason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ruttenum looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mason has picked Ruttenum up and slammed him! Ruttenum can't keep hold of the triangle and Mason manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Mason gets to mount! Ruttenum was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ruttenum is bucking up trying to escape but Mason cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Mason looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruttenum is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geraldo Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruttenum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Ruttenum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ruttenum throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason really is a fat lump.
Ruttenum working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruttenum is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Ruttenum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Ruttenum has control of the leg.
Mason gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controls Ruttenum momentarily but Ruttenum frees himself. #SU2#
Ruttenum stands up and waves to Mason to follow him.
Ruttenum swings widly with a right hand
and Mason counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Ruttenum's guard.#ES2#
Ruttenum kicks Mason off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ruttenum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Mason was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Callum Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a hook but Ruttenum blocks it.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruttenum quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Ruttenum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ruttenum is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geraldo Mason!
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