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Stepping Stone 9 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Mason is quick to defend against it.
Mason dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mason
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Mason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Mason is defending the position.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall'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 is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hall is taking a breather. Mason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hall is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mason
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Hall.
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mason for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hall continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hall mounts Mason! Really nice guard pass there!
Mason is working to get back to half guard.
Hall controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Hall moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mason
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mason trying to control the hands but Hall breaks the grip.
Hall is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mason doesn't escape.
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hall's arms.
I would not like to be Mason right now.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hall biding his time, controlling Mason.
Mason trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mason rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hall working for a choke but Mason is defending well.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hall is not going to allow Mason to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mason trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Mason.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mason
Mason is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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