OTHER VITALS
CAREER STATUS: Prospect
WALKOUT THEME: Varies
SPONSORS: Torq Energy, Lone Star Scramble House, VTX Fightwear
FIGHTING STYLE
PRIMARY: Pressure Boxing
SECONDARY: Scrambling Jiu-Jitsu
STANCE: Orthodox
STRENGTHS
+ High-pressure pace
+ Sharp counter hooks
+ Slick scrambling in transitions
WEAKNESSES
– Susceptible to leg kicks
– Can be over-aggressive early
– Inconsistent head movement
STATISTICAL INFORMATION
#1 Punches: 16
#2 Kicks: 12
#3 Clinch Striking: 13
#4 Clinch Grappling: 12
#5 Strength: 13
#6 Agility: 13
#7 Dodging: 12
#8 Takedowns: 13
#9 Takedown Defense: 14
#10 Heart: 17
#11 Ground & Pound: 14
#12 Ground Game: 13
#13 Submissions: 12
#14 Submission Defense: 15
#15 Conditioning: 14
#16 Toughness: 14
#17 Control: 12
#18 Aggressiveness: 15
#19 KO Resistance: 14
CONTRACT
4 FIGHTS – $50,000 (NON-EXCLUSIVE)
(4 FIGHTS LEFT)
CAREER EARNINGS: $___
ACCOLADES
CHAMPIONSHIPS: 0
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HONORS: 0
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FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: 0
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PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT: 0
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BACKSTORY
Mason Calder grew up on the south side of Austin, bouncing between relatives as his parents battled addiction. Fighting became his anchor early. First in backyard scraps, then in an amateur boxing gym run by an ex–Golden Gloves champion who saw potential in his raw aggression. Mason picked up MMA after getting expelled from his boxing gym for an altercation. His forward-pressure style came naturally, but his tendency to fight emotionally cost him early in his pro career. He rebuilt himself through regional circuits across Texas, learning to channel his chaos instead of being consumed by it. Scouts noticed him after a five-fight win streak, but he took his short-notice opportunity underprepared and suffered a decisive loss. Calder has since recommitted to a disciplined structure, vowing to return to the big stage with maturity, not just violence.
