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GFY 56 - Zip Zap Zoo 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 23 losses; Gunner Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontaine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Fontaine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fontaine manages to circle out of the way.
Mason rushes Fontaine and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fontaine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mason gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fontaine wants to take the fight to the mat but Mason manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gunner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trip Fontaine.
Mason pulls guard.
Fontaine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontaine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fontaine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Fontaine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason keeping full guard, as Fontaine tries to pass.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Fontaine
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fontaine has his hands on Mason's head, controlling the position.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fontaine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (2) Fontaine
Mason has a hand on Fontaine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fontaine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (2) vs (5) Fontaine
Fontaine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mason (2) vs (8) Fontaine
Fontaine controlling well, preventing Mason from escaping the position.
Fontaine is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mason tries to escape the position.
Mason trying to control the action but Fontaine just sinks the hooks in.
Fontaine patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fontaine not allowing Mason to control his hands.
Mason showing good submission defense here.
Fontaine looking for the choke but no joy.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Mason prevents Fontaine from getting a body triangle.
Fontaine is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fontaine has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fontaine is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mason defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fontaine's arms.
Fontaine is trying to stick to Mason's back but Mason is turning into Fontaine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fontaine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mason. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mason (4) vs (8) Fontaine
Mason trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fontaine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Fontaine keeps moving.
Fontaine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mason is really struggling to control Fontaine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fontaine 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 the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine looking for a sweep. Not yet Fontaine, not yet.
Fontaine 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.
Fontaine keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Fontaine is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Fontaine cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trip Fontaine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trip Fontaine waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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