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GFY 79 - I spent like $400! 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Trip Fontaine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 39 losses; Domingo The Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fontaine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Flamingo is fending him off so far but Fontaine persists. Nope, The Flamingo circles away and we're back to standing.
The Flamingo closes the distance and pushes Fontaine back into the ropes.
The Flamingo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Flamingo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Flamingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Flamingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fontaine wants to pass the guard but The Flamingo is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontaine is pushing down on The Flamingo's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Flamingo is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontaine has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fontaine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
The Flamingo is trying to maintain the position but Fontaine is very close to passing his half guard.
The Flamingo wants to control the action here but instead Fontaine manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontaine (3) vs (0) The Flamingo
Fontaine trying to control but The Flamingo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine avoids the attempt from The Flamingo to control.
Fontaine tries to control but The Flamingo wriggling away.
Fontaine is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. The Flamingo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fontaine (6) vs (0) The Flamingo
Fontaine has the hooks in. The Flamingo is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Fontaine passes his arm under The Flamingo's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, The Flamingo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trip Fontaine!
Trip Fontaine retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Trip Fontaine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Huntington New Age Wellness Community and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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