Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 98 Hammerfall v Oloishona
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##TD#
Mason feints and as Kay raises his hands in defense, Mason changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason stands up over Kay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason cracks Kay with a solid left hand.
Mason 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.#SUB#
Mason drops back looking for a leg! Kay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kay manages to kick Mason off! Mason jumps back into Kay's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason won't allow Kay to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving.
Kay wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay working a defensive guard here.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Kay has wrist control.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kay is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Mason cracks Kay with a solid left hand.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kay's head.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason. #T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Kay blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mason dives into side control.
Mason prevents Kay from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kay shoots for a takedown but Mason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Kay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brandon Kay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kay pinned against the cage. Kay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mason defends it well.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kay defends well and Mason ends up having to push Kay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kay feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason cracks Kay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Kay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws out a powerful jab.
Kay stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Kay tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kay won't allow Mason to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Mason not doing much here.
Mason working over Kay with some ground and pound. Kay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kay to regain full guard.
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving.
Kay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kay has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason is in close to Kay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kay is retaining full guard.
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Kay has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason forces his way into half guard.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason wants to control but Kay is keeping him busy.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kay has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason looks to land a strike but Kay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason tries to bum rush Kay with a series of wild strikes but Kay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kay throws a counter combo.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Kay off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kay was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason stops Kay from standing up.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Preston Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Kay is keeping the position.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Kay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kay defends well.
Kay postures up in Mason's guard and throws a big left but Mason blocks it.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself. #T2#
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mason trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Kay is trying to keep Mason in close. #T3#
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kay's head.
Brandon Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason postures up in Kay's guard and throws a big left but Kay blocks it.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Preston Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
Preston Mason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 88: Petrov vs. Mason 2
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Mason misses with a hook to the body
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mason misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Mason scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.#ES#
Petrov has his feet on Mason's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##TD2#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Petrov's guard.
Petrov is looking to stand back up but Mason counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Petrov. #REVR#
Mason thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov pulls Mason in to control the position. #T2#
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.#TD2#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Mason is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Mason stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Preston Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Mason shoots in.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Mason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Mason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason misses with a hook
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Mason.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Mason. #TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Mason misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Petrov wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mason throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mason working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason. #T3#
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Petrov is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mason not doing much here.
Mason winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mason is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Mason feints the counter takedown.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Petrov misses the jab.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Petrov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Mason.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Petrov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Petrov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Petrov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Mason tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB2#
Mason is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Petrov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mason trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mason wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov cracks Mason with a good jab.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Petrov staying out of range there.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Mason looks up at the clock. Bad move! Petrov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mason. Petrov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 83 - Heydrich Vs. Jones 3
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Coffie avoids the head kick by Mason.
Mason cracks Coffie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Coffie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coffie trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Coffie wants to stand but Mason is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason is not content to let Coffie control the position. #T1#
Mason gets back to half guard.
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coffie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coffie wants to get up but he can't break Mason's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mason doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coffie controls the pace.
Coffie preventing the sweep.
Coffie wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coffie is one step ahead there.
Mason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coffie slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Mason.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason throws a hook but Coffie blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coffie on the side of the head.
Coffie fails to land with a series of punches.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coffie avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coffie misses with the combination.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Coffie slips the punch.#T3#
Coffie throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Coffie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coffie working aggressively here.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanka Coffie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple.
Coffie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Coffie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Coffie.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coffie lands a hook that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coffie prevents it.
Coffie gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coffie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Coffie lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coffie.
Coffie misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Coffie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coffie.#T4#
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coffie missing with knees to the body.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Coffie has him pressed against the cage.
Coffie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coffie lands a nice uppercut.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Coffie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!#TD2#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Coffie finish him?
Mason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coffie controls the pace.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB#
Coffie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Coffie wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Coffie from controlling successfully.
Coffie wanted to stand there but Mason had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanka Coffie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Coffie misses the target.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coffies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Coffie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mason quickly recovers to half guard.
Mason felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coffie tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Mason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coffie stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Coffie is looking to stand up but Mason won't let him.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coffie is one step ahead there.
Coffie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coffie preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Coffie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Coffie defends it.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mason wants to take a breather but Coffie is having none of it.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Coffie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Coffie! #T2#
Mason lands a big elbow.
Mason pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mason raining down shots from the mount!
Mason raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason cracks Coffie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Preston Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coffie is looking to escape.
Mason lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason lands with some strikes.
Mason lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Mason lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Coffie is rocked!
Mason lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coffie hang on?
Oh Coffie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason cracks Coffie with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
A victorious Preston Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL-79 Bartoli Vs. Kondo 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Kovarov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Kovarov slips under a jab from Mason.
Kovarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Kovarov counters with a nice body shot.
Kovarov throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kovarov enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kovarov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mason trying to move into half guard but instead Kovarov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kovarov looking to pass the guard.
Kovarov trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason wants to sweep here but Kovarov controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovarov trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kovarov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kovarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason postures up.
Kovarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kovarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovarov's head.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Kovarov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovarov's head.#T2##ES2#
Kovarov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mason has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kovarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kovarov.
Mason scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Kovarov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kovarov working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kovarov keeps moving. #T3#
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kovarov keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kovarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kovarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kovarov's head.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kovarov keeps moving.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kovarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason distracts Kovarov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB2#
Kovarov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mason cracks Kovarov with a solid left hand.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Kovarov keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kovarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason trying to control but Kovarov is working from the bottom.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kovarov controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kovarov throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovarov can do to turn this around?
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kovarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Kovarov stuffs the takedown.
Kovarov walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Kovarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovarov moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kovarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kovarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.#T1##TD#
Kovarov tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kovarov tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason winds up and cracks Kovarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kovarov is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kovarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Kovarov is looking for a triangle here but Mason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kovarov tries to escape but Mason is in control.
Kovarov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mason trying to control the action but Kovarov is working from the bottom.
Kovarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Kovarov is keeping him busy.
Mason scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kovarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mason connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kovarov some visible discomfort. #T3#
Mason cracks Kovarov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Kovarov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mason working the body and head with strikes.
Kovarov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mason wants to control for a moment but Kovarov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mason is looking to stall here but Kovarov recovers full guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kovarov keeps moving.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kovarov's legs - danger averted.
Kovarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kovarov looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason works over Kovarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Kovarov.
Mason stands and throws Kovarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kovarov wants to control but Mason postures up.
Kovarov taking a bit of punishment here - Mason scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Kovarov leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Kovarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason looks for a takedown but Kovarov sprawls well.
A jab from Mason misses.
Despite the aggression on Kovarov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovarov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kovarov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Kovarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Kovarov walks into a straight right hand from Mason.
Kovarov throws an overhand right that lands on Mason's shoulder, as Mason tries to avoid the shot.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovarov's waist but Kovarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Kovarov moves away from the strike by Mason. #TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Kovarov defends it.
Kovarov is looking to improve his position.
Kovarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kovarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kovarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Kovarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Kovarov has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kovarov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Kovarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kovarov's head.
Mason stands and throws Kovarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kovarov taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Kovarov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mason scores with punches from side control.
Mason connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kovarov some visible discomfort.
Mason is putting a hurting on Kovarov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kovarov to see if he's OK.
Mason working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Kovarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason trying to control the position but Kovarov is working away.
Kovarov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovarov regains half guard.
Leo Kovarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mason is nestled in close to Kovarov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
A relieved looking Preston Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFLFN-27 - Petrov Vs. Mason
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Donk. Petrov catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Mason.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason scores with a jab to the body.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov connects with a jab.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Mason jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Mason misses.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Mason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrov's guard.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mason is striking off his back. Petrov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mason wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Mason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Petrov manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Mason keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Mason stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Mason staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Mason misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Mason changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab. #T2#
Mason misses with the combination.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Mason.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov slips under a jab from Mason.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Petrov leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
A big right from Petrov misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mason fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Mason.
Petrov lands a two punch combo.
Mason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason misses the jab.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mason.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason swinging wildly here. #T2#
Mason defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason slips under a jab from Petrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Mason misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mason misses with a body shot
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
A big right from Mason misses.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Mason misses.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Mason doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mason shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason misses the jab.
Mason dips to his left and cracks Petrov with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Mason's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mason misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergei Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mason to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
And Mason tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Mason lands an overhand right.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Mason slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Mason gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab. #T4#
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason feints the counter takedown.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov with a jab.#ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov throws a combination. Mason tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mason tries for a takedown but Petrov circles away easily
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov cracks Mason with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mason tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Petrov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mason is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Sergei Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFLFN-25
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Mason throws a hook to the side of Kropotkin's head but Kropotkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kropotkin's guard.
We've been hearing that Mason has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Kropotkin is trying to control the position but Mason postures up. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Kropotkin, not yet.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Mason is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kropotkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kropotkin's head.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kropotkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kropotkin's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason is working Kropotkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Kropotkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kropotkin controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #T3#
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Kropotkin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kropotkin 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.
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kropotkin looking to control. #SUB2#
Kropotkin 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 is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Kropotkin keeps moving.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kropotkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason trying to control but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Kropotkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Kropotkin. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Mason throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Mason moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mason lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kropotkin backs up against the cage.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropotkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kropotkin looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Kropotkin just gets out of the way.
Peter Kropotkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kropotkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kropotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Preston Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kropotkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Kropotkin's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kropotkin trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason works over Kropotkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason is in close to Kropotkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kropotkin can do to turn this around?
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason cracks Kropotkin with a solid left hand.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason stands up over Kropotkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kropotkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kropotkin's head.#T3##SUB2#
Kropotkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kropotkin is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason pushes down on Kropotkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kropotkin taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard. #T4#
Kropotkin taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Kropotkin is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Mason is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kropotkin wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Kropotkin is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
Kropotkin has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason trying to control the action but Kropotkin is working from the bottom.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Kropotkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kropotkin defends it nicely.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range. #TD#
Mason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kropotkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kropotkin defends it well. #T1#
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Kropotkin keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Kropotkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mason is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mason trying to control the pace.
Kropotkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Mason working Kropotkin over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.
Kropotkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kropotkin wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Kropotkin defends it.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Kropotkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kropotkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Kropotkin looking for submissions off his back.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Kropotkin's hands, connecting with Kropotkin's forehead.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura here.
Peter Kropotkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason working Kropotkin over with strikes.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.
Kropotkin is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kropotkin tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason is stalling here. Kropotkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kropotkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mason tries to roll over but Kropotkin keeps him under control.
Kropotkin blocks the strikes from Mason.
Mason wants to get back to full guard but Kropotkin has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kropotkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kropotkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
A relieved looking Preston Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFL 73 Sitsongrit Vs. Petrov
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Por Pramuk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Por Pramuk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Por Pramuk misses with a few strikes there.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Por Pramuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Por Pramuk.
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Por Pramuk's guard.
Mason prevents Por Pramuk from getting back to his feet.
Por Pramuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Por Pramuk wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason stands up over Por Pramuk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Por Pramuk keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Por Pramuk is looking to stand up but Mason isn't so interested in that idea.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason passes Por Pramuk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Por Pramuk taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason working over Por Pramuk with some ground and pound. Por Pramuk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason prevents Por Pramuk from standing back up.
Mason is nestled in close to Por Pramuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Por Pramuk pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mason is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Por Pramuk is trying to stand up here but Mason is controlling him well.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Por Pramuk taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Por Pramuk wants to get back to his feet.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Por Pramuk is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Por Pramuk wants to get back to his feet.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Por Pramuk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason is nestled in close to Por Pramuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Por Pramuk's temple.
Por Pramuk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Por Pramuk keeps working.
Mason is nestled in close to Por Pramuk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason prevents Por Pramuk from standing back up.
Por Pramuk tries to kick Mason off in order to stand up. Mason Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mason trying to control the position but Por Pramuk is working away.
Por Pramuk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been hearing that Mason has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Por Pramuk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mason is chipping away with strikes.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows.
Mason cracks Por Pramuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mason shoots for a takedown but Por Pramuk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Por Pramuk slips under a jab.#TD#
Mason gets a takedown into half guard.
Por Pramuk is looking to escape.
Por Pramuk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Por Pramuk has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Por Pramuk taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Por Pramuk can do to turn this around?
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Preston Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ground and pound from Mason. #ROC#
Por Pramuk is rocked!
Mason prevents Por Pramuk from standing back up.
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. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Por Pramuk's temple.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Por Pramuk is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Por Pramuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Por Pramuk wants to get back to his feet.
Por Pramuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason stops Por Pramuk from getting back to his feet.
Mason has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Mason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mason raining down hammerfists from mount.
You get the feeling that Por Pramuk really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Por Pramuk is in a horrible position here. Mason smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mason lands a big elbow - Por Pramuk is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Por Pramuk is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Preston Mason!
An out of breath Preston Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had this to say: 'Thank you for the fight. I lost, to a very skilled opponent. I will be back, and stronger than before!'.

Event: RFLFN-20
Date: Mar 27, 2019

#R1#
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hida counters with a straight right hand.
Hida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hida misses with a looping left.
Jab by Mason.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hida.
Mason tries to counter with a takedown but Hida is quick to defend against it.
Hida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hida throws a big shot that misses.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hida has time to react.
Hida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Hida moved out of range nicely.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a jab when Hida was well out of range.
Mason throws a head kick that misses
letting Hida counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hida.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hida moves away.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Hida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Hida kicks off Mason and gets to his feet.
Hida throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Mason goes for a double leg but Hida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hida continues to drive forward.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Hida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mason duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab. #TD#
Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hida is trying to control but can't.
Mason is keen to just control but Hida is a slippery customer.
Hida pushes Mason off looking to stand but Mason dives back in and keeps control.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Hida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hida tries to kick Mason off but Mason keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Hida is looking to improve his position.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Hida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Hida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason working Hida over with strikes.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Hida's hands, connecting with Hida's forehead.
Mason 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.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Hida's hands, connecting with Hida's forehead.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Hida is refusing to be controlled, as Mason sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hida wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Hida is doing well to control the position and prevent Mason from advancing to side control.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mason's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hida is trying to keep Mason in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hida to the ground. Mason is now in Hida's guard.#ES2#
Hida pushes Mason off and gets back to his feet.
Hida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Hida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Mason.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hida can do to turn this around?
Mason looks to land a right hand but Hida moved out of range.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Hida.
Kisada Hida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Hida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hida misses with a straight right. #T1##TD#
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Hida's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason won't allow Hida to sweep him here.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hida.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hida's head.
Hida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hida wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Preston Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Hida wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hida keeps moving.
Hida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Hida has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason is pushing down on Hida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hida is fighting to maintain full guard but Mason has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Hida is looking to improve his position.
Mason wants to take a breather but Hida is having none of it.
Hida is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mason moves nicely into side control.
Mason cracks Hida with a big elbow.
Hida is looking for a sweep.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Hida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#
Hida is rocked!
Hida on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hida is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mason working the body and head with strikes.
Hida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Hida tries to improve position but can't.
Mason has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hida!
Hida seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason landing shots from mount.
Mason controlling from mount.
Hida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Hida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hida wants to control but Mason is having none of it.
Hida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hida moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown but Hida circles away easily
and Hida counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Hida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Hida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Hida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hida throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Hida's shoulder, as Hida tries to avoid the shot.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hida misses the jab.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Hida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hida throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hida throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
Mason feinted with a counter takedown.
Hida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Hida throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason throws a right hand that misses
and Hida counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses. #TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hida is adopting a defensive guard.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Hida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Hida is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason is in close to Hida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hida controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself. #T3#
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Hida has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Hida is looking to stand up but Mason isn't so interested in that idea.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason distracts Hida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hida's head.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kisada Hida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason working over Hida with some ground and pound. Hida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Hida looking for submissions off his back.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason trying to control the action but Hida is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
A relieved looking Preston Mason thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Kisada Hida stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wonder why his fists keeps getting bigger until I got hit.'.

Event: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Tomori stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomori is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomori missing with a left hand there. Mason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomori lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomori wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Tomori sprawls well.
Tomori tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots in but Tomori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good exchange - Mason coming out on top.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Tomori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tomori sprawls well. Tomori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomori tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tomori misses the shot to the body.
Tomori throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tomori throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Tomori throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomori misses the jab.
Tomori avoids the body shot from Mason.
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomori throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomori misses with an uppercut.
Tomori throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomori avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomori sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomori pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Tomori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown but Tomori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mason's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tomori wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Tomori stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mason throws out the jab.
Tomori wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Tomori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Tomori throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Tomori sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomori digs a good body shot into Mason's ribs.#CL2#
Tomori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike.
Mason wants a takedown.
Tomori tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Tomori scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomori to keep the fight standing.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike.
Mason jumps guard but Tomori stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomori is working Mason over against the cage.
A short left from Tomori.
Tomori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Tomori has him pressed against the cage.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Tomori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Tomori. #BC#
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Tomori rushes Mason and presses him up against the cage.
Mason wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason is working for takedown but Tomori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tomori lands a nice uppercut.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomori smiles and moves away.
Tomori leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomori, which made it look bad.
Tomori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tomori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
Mason moves out of range as Tomori strikes.
Hiroki Tomori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason looks for a takedown but Tomori sprawls well.
Mason dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomori slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomori is just out of range.
Tomori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Tomori is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tomori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Tomori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason.
Mason working away.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tomori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomori is looking to reverse the position.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tomori's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason trying to control the action but Tomori is working from the bottom.
Tomori taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mason wants to control but Tomori is keeping him busy.
Tomori taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Tomori manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mason 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.
Mason trying to hold on to Tomori's head to control him but Tomori postures up.
Tomori stalling.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomori trying to pass the guard but Mason defending well.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Tomori is very close to passing his half guard.
Tomori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Tomori is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tomori content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomori stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.#T3#
Mason keeping moving, preventing Tomori from controlling successfully.
Tomori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomori swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Tomori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomori as he avoids it easily.
Tomori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Mason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Tomori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason throws a head kick but Tomori moves out of range.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomori avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Tomori. Tomori maintains the clinch. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomori.
Tomori scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tomori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomori is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomori lands an uppercut.
Tomori gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
Tomori lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Tomori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomori lands a body punch.
Tomori lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Tomori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomori throws a big uppercut that drops Mason! More strikes from Tomori and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mason lies dazed against the cage as Tomori celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroki Tomori!

Event: RFLFN-13 Bartoli vs. Aron II
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Mason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knox on his heels. He'll look to pass Knox's guard now, I'm sure.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Knox can't keep his opponent in guard - Mason advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason is controlling the pace.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason stands up over Knox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Mason 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.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Knox!#REVB#
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I've been told that Knox has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Mason wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Mason seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mason to get the leverage.
Mason is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Mason throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Mason is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Knox has his hands clasped together around Mason's back. He's all about the action.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Knox is controlling Mason's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mason has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is continuing to stall.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox misses with a looping right.
Mason slips under a jab.#TD#
Mason scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Mason won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
Knox looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mason puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason controlling the pace.
Mason's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Mason.
Knox trying to control here. #T1#
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason working over Knox with some ground and pound. Knox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Mason seems content to control.
Mason thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Mason postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it. #T2#
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Knox looking for a sweep. Not yet Knox, not yet.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mason working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knox is being controlled here.
Knox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Knox manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mason scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Knox's hands, connecting with Knox's forehead.#T3#
Mason throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Mason throws a strike but Knox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
Knox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Mason's head back. #TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knox keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Preston Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Mason wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Knox is now in half guard.
Mason gets full guard.#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.#SUB#
Mason looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Knox is defending well. Mason quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Knox has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mason celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Preston Mason!
Preston Mason thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 3
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Disi works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Disi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Disi clinches up against the cage.
Mason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Our sources have told us that Disi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Disi stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
A right hook to the body lands for Disi.
Disi stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Disi.
A short right from Disi.
Come on Disi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Disi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mason won't want to take too many of those.
Mason misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Disi. #BC#
Disi breaks the clinch.
Disi catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Disi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Disi has Mason up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Disi breaks the clinch.
Disi lands a right hook to the body.
Disi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mason dodges the punch combination from Disi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emilio Disi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Disi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mason changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Disi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mason tries for a takedown but Disi circles away easily
letting Disi counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Disi, which made it look bad.
Disi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason is stalling here. Disi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mason seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Disi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mason felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mason is not content to let Disi control the position.
Mason is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Disi in side control, throwing shots but Mason defends.
Disi scores with punches from side control.
Mason can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Disi blocks the strikes from Mason.
Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Disi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Disi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.#SUB2#
Disi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Disi has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
Mason wants to sweep here but Disi controlling him for the moment.
Disi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Disi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Disi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Disi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Disi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Disi quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Disi kicks Mason off and gets back to his feet.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Disi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mason circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason slips under a jab.
Disi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Disi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Disi.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Disi blocks nicely.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Disi's head.
Disi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T1#
Disi wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Disi keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Disi being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Disi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Disi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Disi! #REVR#
Disi lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Disi wants to stand but Mason is controlling his arm.
Disi trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Disi is staying tight to Mason's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Disi is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Disi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mason wants to improve his position but Disi is controlling well.
Disi thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
Emilio Disi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mason makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mason.#T3#
Disi wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Disi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Disi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Disi wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Disi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Disi throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Disi stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mason trying to control but Disi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mason sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Disi has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Disi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is working Disi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Disi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emilio Disi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Disi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Disi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason tries for a takedown but Disi circles away easily
and Disi counters with a right hand to the body.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Disi.
Disi takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emilio Disi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Disi misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Mason looking to score a takedown here. Disi is defending well but Mason drives through and ends up in Disi's guard.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Disi pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
Mason trying to control but Disi is working from the bottom.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Disi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Disi!#REVR#
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Disi's guard. #REVB#
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Disi blocks nicely.
Disi 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.
Emilio Disi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Disi keeps moving.
Mason is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Disi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Disi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Disi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Disi trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
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.#T3#
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Mason wants to control but Disi is keeping him busy.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Disi tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Disi pushes Mason off but Mason dives into side control.
Disi is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Disi is working hard here to advance position.
Disi defending against the ground and pound.
Disi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Mason working the ground and pound but Disi is defending the strikes.
Disi is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Preston Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Disi 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Disi!
Emilio Disi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 131
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Mason with a poor takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Mason getting side control.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Mason there. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Mason winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Williams is not content to let Mason control the position.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Mason is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason prevents Williams from improving his position.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Mason. #SUB2#
Mason is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Mason wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Mason there.
Williams tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mason darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Mason into the cage.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a hook but Mason blocks it.#TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mason connects with a decent elbow.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Preston Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Mason is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason working the ground and pound.
Mason in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason slows the pace down.
Mason lands a few punches from side control.
Williams regains half guard.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Mason not doing much here.
Mason winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Mason seems content to control.#T3#
Mason wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well. #SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Mason has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason scoring with strikes but Williams is staying in there.
Mason landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Mason is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wayne Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head. #T1#
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mason shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Mason drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Williams pounces like a tiger and cracks Mason with a vicious hook! Mason is down but not out! Williams follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wayne Williams!

Event: WeInSyd 34
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Tomori misses.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Tomori sprawls well.
Tomori wants to clinch.
Tomori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tomori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tomori lands a jab.
Mason misses with a two punch combination.
Tomori tries to clinch up.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Tomori slips a jab from Mason.
Tomori tries to clinch up but Mason circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tomori clinches.
A short body shot lands from Tomori as the two fighters clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown but Tomori manages to get underhooks.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomori gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Hiroki Tomori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Tomori lands a nice uppercut.
Tomori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action. #T1#
Tomori lands a body shot.
Tomori gets underhooks to prevent Mason's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Tomori.
Tomori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomori prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Tomori lands with a right to the head.
Tomori lands with a short shot to the head.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Tomori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tomori scores with a hook to the body.
Mason looks winded!
Tomori cracks Mason with a nice body shot.
Tomori presses Mason against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tomori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomori scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Tomori is working Mason over against the cage.
Mason takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomori scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomori finish him?
Tomori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomori lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mason to his knees! Tomori keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroki Tomori!

Event: NJMMA 69
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Tucker lands a jab-cross combination.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Tucker, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Tucker against the cage but Tucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mason sprawls and moves away.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preston Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
Tucker is looking to reverse the position.
Tucker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tucker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Mason misses with the ground and pound.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Tucker is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Mason 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.
Tucker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason lands a few punches from side control.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mason cracks Tucker with a big right hand but Tucker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason is working Tucker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mason happy to just control the position for now.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Tucker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker gets back to half guard.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Mason trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away. #T4#
Mason working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Mason.
Tucker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tucker.
Mason trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mason postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Preston Mason will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tucker throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Tucker.
Mason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tucker was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Preston Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mason trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tucker pulls Mason in close to his closed guard and prevents Mason from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Tucker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Tucker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mason controls the pace.#T3#
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mason working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker is retaining full guard.
Mason works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVR#
Tucker connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Mason is still trying to improve position.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tucker looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker pulls Mason in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mason circles away.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tucker scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Mason looking to score a takedown here. Tucker is defending well but Mason drives through and ends up in Tucker's guard.
Mason pushing down on Tucker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker trying to control here.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Mason trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Mason might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tucker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker lands a decent shot there.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mason throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mason is in Tucker's guard.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Mason wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Mason landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Mason trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Mason is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason pushing down on Tucker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Tucker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
Mason working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tucker is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tucker tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mason slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
A victorious Preston Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NJMMA XS 9
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Mason misses with a right hand
and Meep counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Meep counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Meep takes the fight into the clinch.
Meep pushes Mason back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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.
Meep is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meep down to the mat. Meep avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meep looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Meep down.
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!
Mason lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mason staying calm.
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mason cracks Meep with a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meep can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Meep managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason. #SUB#
Mason wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meep, who protects the arm well.
Mason landing a few strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Meep is right now.
Mason trying to control the position but Meep is working away. #T2#
Mason misses with the ground and pound.
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Mason scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Meep wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Mason working the ground and pound but Meep is defending the strikes.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Meep is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mason has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Meep is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason landing a few strikes. #T3#
Meep is looking for a sweep.
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Meep is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mason connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mason working away.
Mason scores with punches from side control.
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Mason looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meep is avoiding damage well.
Meep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mason throws a strike aimed at the side of Meep's head but Meep avoids it well.#T4#
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meep parries the strikes from Mason easily there. Mason is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meep to escape.
Meep tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason cracks Meep with a big elbow.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Meep felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Meep dodges the ground and pound from Mason.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason landing strikes.
Mason working away.
Meep takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Meep manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mason's best efforts.
Mason missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up with Meep, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes Meep against the cage but Meep circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meep throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meep throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
Meep lands a body shot.
Meep throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason. #TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meep napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Mason working the ground and pound but Meep is defending the strikes.
Mason working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mason is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Mason seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mason sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Meep is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meep can do to turn this around?
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Meep prevents Mason from improving position.
Mason working away.
Mason throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meep avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows.
Meep taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Meep on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mason throws an elbow but Meep slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mason lands a few punches from side control.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason is putting a hurting on Meep here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mason in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason cracks Meep with a big right hand but Meep just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Meep is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Meep is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mason scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Meep is rocked!
Mason lands an elbow.
Meep is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason trying to control the action but Meep is working from the bottom.
Meep seems to have recovered his senses.
Check out the look on Mason's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Meep defending against the ground and pound.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Mason cracks Meep with a big right hand but Meep just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason controlling from side mount.
The strikes coming from Mason are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meep to see if he's OK.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Meep is trying to get back to his feet.
Mason wants to control but Meep is keeping him busy.
Meep holding on.
Meep prevents Mason from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mason throws a hook but Meep avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Meep counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Meep gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meep's head.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Meep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meep avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Mason throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meep wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason distracts Meep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Meep has wrist control.
Meep 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.
Mason is working Meep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meep wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meep's head.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason trying to control but Meep is working from the bottom.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Meep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Meep utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meep keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason distracts Meep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marvin Meep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason is in close to Meep's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason is working Meep over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meep has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Meep wants to get back to his feet but Mason is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mason wants to control from the top but Meep keeps moving.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Meep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meep manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason punching to the body, from the bottom.
Preston Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
An out of breath Preston Mason thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NJMMA XS 4
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Mason misses with a hook. Carlitto ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlitto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Carlitto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carlitto controlling Mason's posture.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason won't allow Carlitto to sweep him here.
Mason cracks Carlitto with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Carlitto keeps moving.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlitto keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Carlitto is pulling down on Mason's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Carlitto wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason distracts Carlitto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carlitto's head.
Mason postures up in Carlitto's guard and throws a big left but Carlitto blocks it.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Carlitto's brow.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason is fighting to break Carlitto's control of his arms but Carlitto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carlitto controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Carlitto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Mason throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Carlitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Carlitto is keeping the position.
Carlitto trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason 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.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Carlitto.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carlitto's head.
Carlitto trying to control the position.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Carlitto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Mason postures up in Carlitto's guard and throws a big left but Carlitto blocks it.
Mason is fighting to break Carlitto's control of his arms but Carlitto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carlitto is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Carlitto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlitto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carlitto has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlitto is retaining full guard.
Carlitto seems keen to control Mason's posture.
Carlitto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Carlitto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Carlitto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Mason wants to control but Carlitto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carlitto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlitto tries to pass to full mount but Mason defends it.
Well, if Carlitto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carlitto throws a shot to the body.
Carlitto tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Carlitto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlitto avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carlitto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlitto dips to his left and cracks Mason with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Carlitto lands a left and a right that send Mason crashing to the mat, dazed. Carlitto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlitto moves in close and cracks Mason with a massive right hand! Mason, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Carlitto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Carlitto!
Diego Carlitto is the new bantamweight champion!
As Diego Carlitto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is the best day of my life. I have worked so hard for this and now it is mine.I have no intention of giving it up anytime soon!'.

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 5
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Blount pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blount gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blount lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blount smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Blount moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blount pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mason shoots in but Blount avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Blount as Mason shoots in.#TD#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blount looking for a sweep. Not yet Blount, not yet. #SUB2#
Blount is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Blount trying to control the position.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Mason cracks Blount with a solid left hand.
Mason is working Blount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mason's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mason is in close to Blount's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blount throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blount's head.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Blount's brow.
Blount has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason is working Blount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason stands up over Blount, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason is working Blount over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Blount is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blount is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Blount is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason distracts Blount with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blount seems to have recovered his senses.
Blount working a defensive guard here.
Mason landing with the ground and pound.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blount's head.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blount is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blount has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blount has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blount tries to buck Mason off but Mason is having none of it.
Mason is working Blount over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blount takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mason landing strikes.
Blount takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mason looks up at the clock and then as Blount takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mason smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Blount tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason looks up at the clock and then as Blount takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mason smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason cracks Blount with a big elbow.
Mason working the head with strikes.
Blount manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mason throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mason manages to get to full guard.
Blount trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Blount prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Blount preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mason looking for a guillotine here but Blount defends easily.
Blount trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Mason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mason is nestled in close to Blount, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blount moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason distracts Blount with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blount is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Blount looking to control.
Blount wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason stands up over Blount, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason passes into half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blount with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Blount wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Blount is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Blount defends it. #SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blount can do to turn this around?
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason controlling the pace.
Mason working over Blount with some ground and pound. Blount looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blount is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blount on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blount looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Mason.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blount is looking to improve his position.
Blount is trying to stand.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Blount is not content to let Mason control the position.
Blount is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mason trying to control the action but Blount is working from the bottom.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason prevents Blount from improving his position.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blount on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Blount wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Blount is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mason fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Blount from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mason! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
Preston Mason retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Preston Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NJMMA #56
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Nakata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason. #TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakata tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Nakata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nakata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakata has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nakata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakata passes into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mason gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakata landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason postures up.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakata tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakata is trying to keep Mason in close.
Nakata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakata cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now.
Nakata lands a couple of digs.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nakata is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakata is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mason is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakata is just riding it out for now. Mason eventually gives up the hold.
Nakata trying to control but Mason postures up. #T4#
Nakata has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason throws a strike but Nakata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mason distracts Nakata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakata's head.
Nakata is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakata's waist but Nakata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Uchimura Nakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mason sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason. #TD#
Mason gets caught napping as Nakata dives in and scores a takedown. Mason manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Nakata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Preston Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mason preventing the sweep.
Mason is fighting to break Nakata's control of his arms but Nakata is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakata trying to control the position here.
Mason is in close to Nakata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason won't allow Nakata to sweep him here.
Nakata is working hard here to advance position.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mason throws a strike but Nakata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nakata cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Mason doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Mason scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Nakata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mason's head.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nakata with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet.
Mason wants to improve his position but instead Nakata has moved into half guard.
Mason is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakata postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakata defends it easily.
Mason wants to sweep here but Nakata controlling him for the moment.
Nakata chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Mason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakata defends it easily.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Nakata.
Mason trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nakata holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uchimura Nakata will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Nakata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakata off to one side. #TD2#
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakata.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason advances position into side control!
Mason in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mason 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.
Nakata is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nakata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nakata is trying to improve his position.
Nakata wants to control but Mason postures up.
Nakata is not content to let Mason control the position.
Nakata is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakata is looking for a sweep.
Mason working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Mason creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakata is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #T2#
Mason trying to control the position but Nakata is working away.
Nakata avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
Mason working away.
Nakata taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakata is looking for a sweep.
Nakata looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mason dominating with strikes here.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Nakata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mason is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
My spies in Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA inform me that Mason has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nakata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mason unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Mason.
Nakata tries to hold on but Mason postures up.
Nakata is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mason landing strikes from the mount and Nakata is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakata is squirming around, avoiding Mason's attempts to control the action.
Mason lands a couple of good shots and Nakata has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Nakata is rocked!
Mason not allowing Nakata to control his hands.
Nakata wants to escape the position.
Mason is trying to stick to Nakata's back but Nakata is turning into Mason. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mason's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakata.
Mason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mason is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakata misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakata won't be happy with that.
Nakata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mason wants to control but Nakata is keeping him busy.
Mason cracks Nakata with a big right hand but Nakata just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nakata down.
Mason cracks Nakata with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nakata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nakata tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Nakata's hands, connecting with Nakata's forehead.
Oh Nakata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mason prevents Nakata from improving his position.
Nakata seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakata is trying to control but can't.
Nakata taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason wants to free his trapped foot but Nakata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mason winds up and cracks Nakata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Mason.
Nakata wants to get back to full guard.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Nakata wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Nakata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Nakata is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason postures up in Nakata's guard and throws a big left but Nakata blocks it.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Nakata's brow.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason lands a couple of digs.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata working a defensive guard here.
Nakata wants to sweep but no luck.
Mason throws a strike but Nakata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakata manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakata is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Nakata. No joy for Mason on that attempt.
Nakata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason fails to land the takedown.
Uchimura Nakata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Preston Mason.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mason defends well and Nakata ends up having to push Mason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakata did well to prevent Mason getting side control.
Nakata is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakata avoid being mounted?
Nakata tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Nakata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakata looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakata, not yet. #T1#
Nakata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakata keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason works over Nakata with some ground and pound from guard.
Mason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason advances position into side control!
Nakata is looking for a sweep.
Nakata is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nakata managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mason.
Nakata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mason working the body and head with strikes.
Nakata wants to control but Mason postures up.#T2#
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakata is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakata has wrist control.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Mason wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Nakata keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass.
Mason works over Nakata with some ground and pound from guard.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Nakata is keeping the position.
Nakata controlling Mason's posture. #T4#
Nakata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mason looking to sit in guard and control but Nakata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nakata preventing the sweep.
Nakata working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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.
Uchimura Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakata scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Mason!
Preston Mason is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Preston Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: 21 April prelims
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason tries to clinch but Hector moves out of range.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Hector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Hector there.
Mason has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hector.#TD#
Mason drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hector is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mason's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hector trying to control but Mason postures up.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hector moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Hector is retaining full guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mason postures up and lands a big shot to Hector's brow.
Hector wants to stand up but Mason is controlling him.
Hector managing to control the position.
Mason wants to control from the top but Hector keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hector wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason works over Hector with some ground and pound from guard.
Hector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason won't allow Hector to sweep him here.
Mason content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Hector is keeping the position.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Mason preventing the sweep.
Hector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason trying to control but Hector is working from the bottom.
Hector wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hector's head.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason distracts Hector with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hector tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
Hector looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mason is one step ahead there.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mason is working Hector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hector is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason is in close to Hector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason is working Hector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason stands up over Hector, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Hector is rocked!
Mason wants to control from the top but Hector keeps moving.
Hector is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason preventing the sweep. #T4#
Hector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hector seems to have recovered his senses.
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Hector has wrist control.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hector's head.
Mason with a nice head shot there.
Mason passes Hector's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hector is trying to control but can't.
Hector manages to get to full guard.
Hector wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Hector.
Mason postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mason walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Hector.
Hector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hector can do to turn this around?
Hector leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hector misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.#TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hector is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason winds up and cracks Hector with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hector can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason wants to control but Hector is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Mason.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mason lands a nice short elbow.
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Hector's head.
Hector felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hector has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason tries to pass to full mount but Hector defends it.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hector trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up. #T2#
Mason is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mason is nestled in close to Hector, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hector quite badly. Hector pulls Mason in close trying to recover. Mason postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hector on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hector doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
Our winner, Preston Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NJMMA #50: Mayer v The Blitz
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tomori has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mason has passed into side control.
Mason landing a few strikes.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mason lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tomori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mason on the ground.
Tomori is trying to improve his position.
Mason landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Tomori is rocked!
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Tomori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tomori is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Tomori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tomori tries to get out of the position.
Mason is looking to take a break and control but Tomori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tomori isn't going anywhere.
Mason scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tomori can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tomori keeping his opponent close.
Tomori tries to bench press Mason off him but Mason keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomori defending against the ground and pound.
Tomori is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Tomori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mason wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tomori is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it. #SUB2#
Mason is trying to get an arm triangle but Tomori is defending well.
Mason connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tomori some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason in side control, throwing shots but Tomori defends.
Tomori is trying to control Mason's posture but Mason avoids it.
Tomori on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Tomori takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Tomori is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomori is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tomori can't do much from the bottom here.
Mason lands a strong strike to the head of Tomori. That's dazed him! Mason looking to finish here. Tomori is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mason lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
Preston Mason took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks everyone for coming out to watch me fight in this tournament..im gonna win it just you wait and see'.

Event: NJMMA March Madness
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Dudley's guard.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Mason is working Dudley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Dudley is rocked!
Mason scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Dudley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dudley's head.
Mason gets to his feet and stands over Dudley, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dudley felt that one! Mason unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dudley from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
An intense looking Preston Mason took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks everyone for coming out to watch me fight in this tournament..im gonna win it just you wait and see'.

Event: NJMMA #35: Rooney v Mechanic
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
Jordan gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Mason counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jordan is looking to stand back up but Mason counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jordan. #REVR#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jordan trying to hold on to Mason's head to control him but Mason postures up.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jordan taking some punishment here, with Mason in his half guard.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Jordan is rocked!
Mason lands a big elbow - Jordan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!
Post fight, an emotional Preston Mason said 'Thanks everyone for coming out to watch me fight in this tournament..im gonna win it just you wait and see'.

Event: QFC Tournament 820 Round 2
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Miller stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Miller punishes Mason's body with a nice straight punch.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mason is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.#T1#
Miller is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miller down to the mat. Miller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tim Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Mason's head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masons head.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Mason tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miller lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Mason is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Oh Mason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller cracks Mason with a nice body shot.
A short left from Miller.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Miller. #T3#
Miller cracks Mason with a nice body shot.
Miller throws a big uppercut that drops Mason! More strikes from Miller and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mason lies dazed against the cage as Miller celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Miller!

Event: QFC Tournament 820 Round 1
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1##TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Mason working the ground and pound.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason working away.
Mason lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mason working the head and body with strikes.
Mason cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Mason lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Mason trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Mason is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Mason grinds an elbow into Williams's temple.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mason working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mason landing strikes. #T1#
Mason cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Mason working away.
Mason lands some shots froms side control.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason landing strikes.
Mason working the head with strikes.
Mason 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.
Mason lands a strong strike to the head of Williams. That's dazed him! Mason looking to finish here. Williams is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mason lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Mason!

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